Definition: Describing something that relates to a catastrophic event or a complete destruction, often with a sense of prophecy or revelation.

Example: The movie depicted an apocalyptic world where humanity struggled to survive after a global disaster.

Definition: In botany, it refers to a type of fruit that has multiple separate sections called carpels, which are not fused together.

Example: The apocarp of the flower developed into several distinct fruits.

Definition: In botany, the state or quality of having separate carpels in a flower, rather than fused together.

Example: The flower exhibits apocarpy, with each carpel developing independently.

Definition: A term used to describe a lens that has been designed to eliminate both color distortion and spherical distortion, allowing for clearer and more accurate images.

Example: The apochromatic lens provided sharper images than the standard lens.

Definition: Relating to a type of gland that releases a part of its cell along with the substances it produces.

Example: The apocrine glands are responsible for producing sweat that has a distinct odor.

Definition: Describing an organism or creature that does not have limbs or foot-like parts.

Example: The apodal species adapted well to its environment despite lacking legs.

Definition: A type of protein that, when combined with a coenzyme, becomes part of an active enzyme that can catalyze reactions.

Example: The apoenzyme needs a coenzyme to become active and perform its function in the cell.

Definition: Relating to a type of reproduction where an organism develops without fertilization, often seen in certain plants.

Example: The apogamic process allows some plants to reproduce without the need for male gametes.

Definition: The process in botany where an embryo develops without fertilization, leading to the growth of a sporophyte from a gametophyte without the need for fertilization.

Example: In some plants, apogamy allows for the development of new sporophytes without the need for fertilization.

Definition: Relating to the point in an orbit that is farthest from the body being orbited.

Example: The satellite reached its apogeal point during its orbit around the Earth.