/ Dictionary / Index A apical meristem: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: a'pical mer'istem Pronunciation: [key] meristem at the apex of a root or shoot. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. apical dominance apices Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language