apa

¹

[ uh-pah ]

noun

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

Apa

²

[ ah-pah ]

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.

APA

³

1. American Psychiatric Association.
2. American Psychological Association.

A.P.A.

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abbreviation for

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of apa¹

From Tupi

Example Sentences

Political messages seem designed to keep voters “emotionally on edge,” said Vaile Wright, a licensed psychologist in Villa Park, Ill., and a member of the APA’s Stress in America team.

From Los Angeles Times

In the APA survey, similar shares of Democrats, Republicans and independents agreed with statements like, “It causes me stress that politicians aren’t talking about the things that are most important to me,” and, “The political climate has caused strain between my family members and me.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s like when you get an MRI or a blood test and you have to wait for the results,” said Dr. Lynn Bufka, a clinical psychologist and deputy chief of professional practice at the APA.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the APA report, 56% of adults said they believe the presidential election “could be the end of democracy in the U.S.”

From Los Angeles Times

While some Americans fear Trump’s policies on abortion, taxes and immigration, Bufka, the APA psychologist, said polling shows existential concern among supporters of both presidential candidates.

From Los Angeles Times