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ap·i·cal I. \ˈapə̇kəl, ˈāp-, -ēk-\ adjective Etymology: probably from New Latin apicalis, from apic- + Latin -alis -al 1. : at or belonging to an apex, tip, or summit 2. phonetics : of, relating to, or formed with the participation of the tip of the tongue • ap·i·cal·ly \-k(ə)lē, -li\ adverb II. noun (-s) : an apical speech sound |