Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adapically

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: adapi-cal-ly
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Refers to a direction toward the apex or pointed end of a structure, particularly in the context of coiled shells like those of ammonites and other cephalopods.

Example Sentences

"This feature is more noticeable adapically than adorally, since in the latter region the area of the scrobicules is increased rather more than that of the bosses."

Etymology

From adapical + -ly.

Inflected Forms

more adapically (comparative) most adapically (superlative)

Questions

What does adapically mean?: Refers to a direction toward the apex or pointed end of a structure, particularly in the context of coiled shells like those of ammonites and other cephalopods.
Where does adapically come from?: From adapical + -ly.

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