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Meaning of perigee
The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite when it is closest to the earth
Etymology of perigee
The word "perigee" originates from the Greek words "peri" meaning "around" or "near" and "gee" meaning "earth"
Historically, the term has been used in astronomy to describe the point of closest approach between two celestial bodies
Synonyms
apogee
culmination
peak
pinnacle
apex
summit
height
zenith
climax
crest
top
high point
extremity
limit
boundary
terminus
maximum
extremum
acme
meridian
prime
flower
bloom
heyday
maturity
ripeness
fulfillment
consummation
completion
perfection
realization
actualization
actualisation
Definitions
- The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is closest to the earth
- * The point in the orbit of a celestial body at which it is closest to the body it is orbiting
Usage Examples
- The spacecraft reached its perigee and began to ascend to a higher orbit
- * The moon's perigee occurs when it is approximately 356,400 kilometers away from the earth
Antonyms
apogee
farthest point
remotest point
farthest distance
greatest distance
maximum distance
farthest extent
utmost point
outer limit
farthest boundary
extreme distance
remotest distance
greatest remoteness
farthest remove
utmost remoteness