"abapical" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /aˈbapɪkl/ Audio: en-ca-abapical.ogg [Canada]
Etymology: ab- + apical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ab|apical}} ab- + apical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} abapical (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Of or pertaining to something at its lowest point; designating the part opposite to the apex. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: ab'apical
    Sense id: en-abapical-en-adj-raAxNiJo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with ab- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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