Meaning
- (noun) The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.
- (noun) (more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is closest to the planet: the periapsis of any satellite.
- (noun) (possibly obsolete outside astrology) The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is closest to the Earth.
Letter breakdown
- Perigee contains 7 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Words starting with PER
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Reader questions
What does Perigee mean?
The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.
How many letters are in Perigee?
Perigee has 7 letters.
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