Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for apical. Search instead for piccal.
Definitions

apical

[ey-pi-kuhl, ap-i-] / ˈeɪ pɪ kəl, ˈæp ɪ- /








ADJECTIVE
tiptop
Synonyms
Antonyms


ADJECTIVE
uppermost
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The patients in the study had apical periodontitis, a deep infection located around the very end of a tooth root.

From Science Daily May 16, 2026

Their narrative review outlined several biological pathways that may connect apical periodontitis with broader systemic disease.

From Science Daily May 16, 2026

"The AO has a striking complexity when compared to apical organs of cnidarian and bilaterian. It is so unique!"

From Science Daily Mar. 6, 2026

Untreated apical periodontitis can lead to tooth loss, but its effects extend beyond the mouth.

From Science Daily Oct. 26, 2025

In Italy and south-east Europe a form with entirely black body and black wings occurs, and in Corsica a black form with reddish hairs on the apical segments.

From Wild Bees, Wasps and Ants and Other Stinging Insects by Edward Saunders




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training