apa

¹ American  

[uh-pah] / əˈpɑ /

noun

1. a tree, Eperua falcata, of tropical America, having reddish-brown wood used in the construction of houses.

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Apa ² American  

[ah-pah] / ˈɑ pɑ /

noun

1. a river in central South America that flows W along the E Paraguay-SW Brazil border to the Paraguay River. about 125 miles (200 km) long.

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APA ³ American  

1. American Psychiatric Association.

2. American Psychological Association.

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A.P.A. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. American Philological Association.

2. American Protective Association.

3. American Protestant Association.

4. American Psychiatric Association.

5. American Psychological Association.

6. Associate in Public Administration.

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Etymology

Origin of apa

From Tupi

Example Sentences

Today’s decision reveals California’s considerable wingspan: That case’s ipse dixit now apparently governs all APA challenges to grant-funding determinations that the government asks us to address in the context of an emergency stay application.

From Slate

Devon Energy rose 1.5%, while APA Corp. and Halliburton were each up 0.6%.

From Barron's

Devon Energy rose 1.5%, while APA Corp. and Halliburton were each up 0.6%.

From Barron's

The TikTok star also bears a striking resemblance to New Zealand actor and “Riverdale” star KJ Apa — though Mr. Fantasy denies any connection.

From Salon

“Even well-meaning clinicians may inadvertently contribute to the pain of the estranged patient by encouraging them to reconcile when it may not actually be safe to do so,” the APA adds.

From MarketWatch