Index of English words, starting with "ap"

(1) - Apse (n.) A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept.
(2) - Apse (n.) The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches.
(3) - Apse (n.) A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church, having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular termination, and, most often, projecting from the east end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied by seats for the bishop and clergy.

(1) - Apsides (pl. ) of Apsis
(2) - Apsides (n. pl.) See Apsis.

(1) - Apt (v. t.) To fit; to suit; to adapt.
(2) - Apt (a.) Ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn; prompt; expert; as, a pupil apt to learn; an apt scholar.
(3) - Apt (a.) Inclined; disposed customarily; given; ready; -- used of persons.
(4) - Apt (a.) Having an habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; -- used of things.
(5) - Apt (a.) Fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate.

(1) - Aptera (n. pl.) Insects without wings, constituting the seventh Linnaen order of insects, an artificial group, which included Crustacea, spiders, centipeds, and even worms. These animals are now placed in several distinct classes and orders.