What does APSES mean?

Dictionary Entry: Apses 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. The plural form of "apsis", which refers to the curved end of a building or structure, typically a church or temple.
2. The point of closest approach of an orbiting celestial body to the body being orbited.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈæpsiz/
• UK: /ˈapsiːz/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "apsis" comes from the Greek word "apsis," which means "arch" or "vault." The word "apses" is the plural form of "apsis," and it is used to refer to the curved end of a building or structure, typically a church or temple. It is also used in astronomy to refer to the point of closest approach of an orbiting celestial body to the body being orbited.

5. Synonyms

There are no synonyms for "apses."

6. Related Words

• apsid
• apses

7. Example Sentences

1. The apses of the cathedral were beautifully decorated with stained glass windows.
2. The apses of the temple were adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures.
3. The apses of the church provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding ceremony.
4. The apses of the orbiting planets are used to calculate their distances from the sun.
5. The apses of the moons of Jupiter are used to study their gravitational interactions.