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