Etymology

apico-

Today it means: Having a shape that has a tip, point, or apex; apical, pointy. Full definition →

Latin apex ← Proto-Italic *apeks ← Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep-
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  1. Proto-Indo-European*h₂ep-
  2. Proto-Italic*apeks
  3. Latinapex
  4. English todayapico-

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from apex.

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