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apostolic fathers
plural-nounRare
/ˌapəˈstɒlɪk ˈfɑːðəz/A small group of early Christian writers who were believed to have had direct personal contact with the Apostles.
apostolic see
nounC2
/ˌapəˈstɒlɪk siː/The ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope; the papacy.
apostolic succession
nounC2
/ˌæp.əˌstɒl.ɪk səkˈseʃ.ən/The doctrine in certain Christian churches that bishops derive their authority through an unbroken line of consecration from the original apostles.
apostolos
nounVery Low
/əˈpɒstəlɒs/The direct New Testament Greek word for 'apostle,' a commissioned messenger or envoy sent out on a mission.
apostrophe
nounB1
/əˈpɒs.trə.fi/A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or omission of letters.
apostrophize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2/Rare
/əˈpɒstrəfaɪz/To address an absent or imaginary person, a thing, or an abstract quality in a speech or writing.
apothecaries' measure
nounLow
/əˈpɒθɪkəriz ˈmɛʒə/A historical system of weights and liquid capacities used by pharmacists and physicians, primarily for compounding medicinal formulas.
apothecaries' weight
nounVery low
/əˈpɒθ.ə.kə.riz weɪt/A historical system of mass units used by apothecaries (pharmacists) for weighing medicines and ingredients, based on the grain, scruple, dram, ounce, and pound.
apothecary
nounC2
/əˈpɒθəkəri/A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs; a druggist or pharmacist.
apothecary jar
nounC1
/əˈpɒθ.ə.kər.i ˌdʒɑː(r)/A tall, cylindrical glass jar with a flat bottom and wide mouth, traditionally used by apothecaries (pharmacists) for storing medicinal herbs, powders, and other supplies.
apothecium
nounC2 / Extremely Low
/ˌapəˈθiːsɪəm/A cup-shaped or disc-shaped fruiting body produced by certain fungi and lichens, containing asci (spore-producing cells).
apothegm
nounLow (C2 Level)
/ˈæp.ə.θem/A short, pithy, instructive saying; a maxim.
apothem
nounC2 (Very rare, specialized technical term)
/ˈæp.ə.θəm/A line from the centre of a regular polygon perpendicular to one of its sides.
apotheosis
nounC2
/əˌpɒθ.iˈəʊ.sɪs/The highest point in the development or climax of something; a perfect example or model of a particular quality.
apotheosize
verbverb-transitiveC2
/əˈpɒθiəsaɪz/to elevate someone or something to the status of a god; to deify
apotropaism
nounC2
/ˌapə(ʊ)trə(ʊ)ˈpeɪɪz(ə)m/The practice of using symbols, rituals, or objects to ward off evil or bad luck.
app
nounVery High
/æp/A software application, especially one designed for a specific purpose, typically used on mobile devices or computers.
appal
verbverb-transitiveC1-C2
/əˈpɔːl/To cause someone to feel great shock, horror, or strong disapproval.
appalachia
nounLow to Medium
/ˌæp.əˈleɪ.ʃə/A cultural region in the eastern United States, primarily associated with the Appalachian Mountain range and characterized by a distinct cultural identity.
appalachian
adjectivenounC2
/ˌæp.əˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/Relating to the Appalachian Mountains, a major mountain range in eastern North America.

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