transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈā-pi-kəl also ]
ˈa-pi- adjective
Etymology: probably from New Latin apicalis, from Latin apic-, apex
Date: 1828
1. : of, relating to, or situated at an apex
2. : of, relating to, or formed with the tip of the tongue
n, l, and r are apical consonants
• api·cal·ly -k(ə-)lē adverb