Defn: A building comprising a number of suites designed for separate housekeeping tenements, but having conveniences, such as heat, light, elevator service, etc., furnished in common; — often distinguished in the United States from a flat house.
APARTNESS
A*part"ness, n.
Defn: The quality of standing apart.
APASTRON
Ap*as"tron, n. Etym: [Gr. (Astron.)
Defn: That point in the orbit of a double star where the smaller star is farthest from its primary.
APATHETIC; APATHETICAL
Ap`a*thet"ic, Ap`a*thet"ic*al a. Etym: [See Apathy.]
Defn: Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion; passionless; indifferent.
APATHETICALLY
Ap`a*thet"ic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In an apathetic manner.
APATHIST
Ap"a*thist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. apathiste.]