Definition of apsidal in English:

apsidal

adjective ˈapsɪd(ə)lˈæpsədl

1Architecture
In the form of or resembling an apse.
Example sentencesExamples
- It is in the typical English perpendicular style, being square-ended, not the semi-circular apsidal ends as favoured on the continent.
- He also rounded the projecting east wing, giving it an apsidal configuration.
- The apsidal hall has a small tower over its end to give the appearance of height.
- Early in the 12th century the church was enlarged, and provided with a fashionable apsidal chancel.
- Built of flint and rubble with dressings of Binstead stone, the aisleless apsidal church has only one entrance.
2Astronomy
Relating to an apsis.
Example sentencesExamples
- The angle through which the radius vector rotates in going between two consecutive apsides is called the apsidal angle.
- Thus, if at an apse the direction of velocity is reversed, it will trace a symmetrical orbit on the other side of the apsidal distance.
- An apsidal motion with a period of 80.7 years was confirmed and a third body in an eccentric orbit with a period of 85.4 years was found.
- Apsidal motion is one of the classical diagnostics of stellar structure.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin apsis (see apsis) + -al.

Definition of apsidal in US English:

apsidal

adjectiveˈæpsədlˈapsədl

1Architecture
In the form of or resembling an apse.
Example sentencesExamples
- Early in the 12th century the church was enlarged, and provided with a fashionable apsidal chancel.
- Built of flint and rubble with dressings of Binstead stone, the aisleless apsidal church has only one entrance.
- It is in the typical English perpendicular style, being square-ended, not the semi-circular apsidal ends as favoured on the continent.
- He also rounded the projecting east wing, giving it an apsidal configuration.
- The apsidal hall has a small tower over its end to give the appearance of height.
2Astronomy
Relating to an apsis.
Example sentencesExamples
- Apsidal motion is one of the classical diagnostics of stellar structure.
- The angle through which the radius vector rotates in going between two consecutive apsides is called the apsidal angle.
- Thus, if at an apse the direction of velocity is reversed, it will trace a symmetrical orbit on the other side of the apsidal distance.
- An apsidal motion with a period of 80.7 years was confirmed and a third body in an eccentric orbit with a period of 85.4 years was found.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin apsis (see apsis) + -al.

单词	apsidal
释义	Definition of apsidal in English: apsidal adjective ˈapsɪd(ə)lˈæpsədl 1Architecture In the form of or resembling an apse. Example sentencesExamples It is in the typical English perpendicular style, being square-ended, not the semi-circular apsidal ends as favoured on the continent. He also rounded the projecting east wing, giving it an apsidal configuration. The apsidal hall has a small tower over its end to give the appearance of height. Early in the 12th century the church was enlarged, and provided with a fashionable apsidal chancel. Built of flint and rubble with dressings of Binstead stone, the aisleless apsidal church has only one entrance. 2Astronomy Relating to an apsis. Example sentencesExamples The angle through which the radius vector rotates in going between two consecutive apsides is called the apsidal angle. Thus, if at an apse the direction of velocity is reversed, it will trace a symmetrical orbit on the other side of the apsidal distance. An apsidal motion with a period of 80.7 years was confirmed and a third body in an eccentric orbit with a period of 85.4 years was found. Apsidal motion is one of the classical diagnostics of stellar structure. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin apsis (see apsis) + -al. Definition of apsidal in US English: apsidal adjectiveˈæpsədlˈapsədl 1Architecture In the form of or resembling an apse. Example sentencesExamples Early in the 12th century the church was enlarged, and provided with a fashionable apsidal chancel. Built of flint and rubble with dressings of Binstead stone, the aisleless apsidal church has only one entrance. It is in the typical English perpendicular style, being square-ended, not the semi-circular apsidal ends as favoured on the continent. He also rounded the projecting east wing, giving it an apsidal configuration. The apsidal hall has a small tower over its end to give the appearance of height. 2Astronomy Relating to an apsis. Example sentencesExamples Apsidal motion is one of the classical diagnostics of stellar structure. The angle through which the radius vector rotates in going between two consecutive apsides is called the apsidal angle. Thus, if at an apse the direction of velocity is reversed, it will trace a symmetrical orbit on the other side of the apsidal distance. An apsidal motion with a period of 80.7 years was confirmed and a third body in an eccentric orbit with a period of 85.4 years was found. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin apsis (see apsis) + -al.
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