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单词 apsidal
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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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