Apogee
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Definition
Noun
- The point in its orbit when a planet or satellite (usually the moon) is farthest from the Earth
- The highest point; culmination; apex
Synonyms
- apex
- climax
- peak
Antonyms
- base
- bottom
- abyss
Sentences
- When the moon is at apogee, the tides decrease because of the increased distance from the moon to the Earth.
- Some quadratic functions increase till they reach their apogee and proceed to decrease.
apogee and perigee