apogee
/ˈæp.ə.d͡ʒi/noun
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1
The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.
2
The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite.
3
The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is farthest from the Earth.
4
The highest point.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing