apotome

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Synonyms: aposome

Antonyms: aposome

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics|geometry}} The [[difference]] between two quantities or lengths [[commensurable]] only in [[power]], as between 1 and the [[square root]] of 2, or between the [[diagonal]] and [[side]] of a [[square]].
2. {{lb|en|music}} The remaining part of a [[whole tone]] after a [[minor second]] has been [[deduct]]ed from it; an [[augmented unison]]. Most commonly used to refer to the Pythagorean chromatic semitone, which has a ratio of 2187/2048.
3. {{lb|en|zoology}} A distinct division of an insect which is divided from the other divisions by a pinch point.

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