antipodal

[ an-tip-uh-dl ]

/ ænˈtɪp ə dl /

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adjective

Geography. on the opposite side of the globe; pertaining to the antipodes.

diametrically opposite: twin brothers with antipodal personalities.

Botany. (in a developing ovule) of or at the end opposite to the micropyle: antipodal nuclei.

Origin of antipodal

First recorded in 1640–50; antipode + -al¹

Words nearby antipodal

Antiphus, anti-pill, antiplasmin, antiplastic, antiplatelet, antipodal, antipode, antipodes, Antipodes Islands, antipoetic, antipole

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Example sentences from the Web for antipodal

Even his most antipodal fellow councilman cried and embraced him afterward.
Gay Teens' New Champion Opens Up|Claire Howorth|October 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST
His appearance is antipodal to that of the beefy, bluff, full-blooded John Bull.
A Year in Europe|Walter W. Moore
But it would be foolish to overlook the existence of powerful influences operating in an antipodal direction.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 10, 1920|Various
To this spirit the spirit of culture is antipodal; between the two there is inextinguishable antagonism.
Books and Culture|Hamilton Wright Mabie

George Reid's career on a new stage will be watched with keen interest in his two antipodal homes.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916|Various
Here—in this excellent civilised, antipodal club smoking-room, I have just read the first part of your Solution.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson

British Dictionary definitions for antipodal

antipodal

/ (ænˈtɪpədəl) /

adjective

of or relating to diametrically opposite points on the earth's surface

exactly or diametrically opposite

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Scientific definitions for antipodal

antipodal

[ ăn-tĭp′ə-dəl ]

Noun

In angiosperms, any of three nuclei located at the end of the embryo sac opposite the micropyle. The antipodals degenerate at or shortly after fertilization. See more at embryo sac.

Adjective

Situated on the opposite side or sides of the Earth.

单词	antipodal
释义	antipodal [ an-tip-uh-dl ] / ænˈtɪp ə dl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR antipodal ON THESAURUS.COM adjective Geography. on the opposite side of the globe; pertaining to the antipodes. diametrically opposite: twin brothers with antipodal personalities. Botany. (in a developing ovule) of or at the end opposite to the micropyle: antipodal nuclei. Origin of antipodal First recorded in 1640–50; antipode + -al¹ Words nearby antipodal Antiphus, anti-pill, antiplasmin, antiplastic, antiplatelet, antipodal, antipode, antipodes, Antipodes Islands, antipoetic, antipole Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for antipodal Even his most antipodal fellow councilman cried and embraced him afterward. Gay Teens' New Champion Opens Up\|Claire Howorth\|October 17, 2010\|DAILY BEAST His appearance is antipodal to that of the beefy, bluff, full-blooded John Bull. A Year in Europe\|Walter W. Moore But it would be foolish to overlook the existence of powerful influences operating in an antipodal direction. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 10, 1920\|Various To this spirit the spirit of culture is antipodal; between the two there is inextinguishable antagonism. Books and Culture\|Hamilton Wright Mabie George Reid's career on a new stage will be watched with keen interest in his two antipodal homes. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916\|Various Here—in this excellent civilised, antipodal club smoking-room, I have just read the first part of your Solution. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25)\|Robert Louis Stevenson British Dictionary definitions for antipodal antipodal / (ænˈtɪpədəl) / adjective of or relating to diametrically opposite points on the earth's surface exactly or diametrically opposite Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to antipodal counter, contrary, opposite, diametric Scientific definitions for antipodal antipodal [ ăn-tĭp′ə-dəl ] Noun In angiosperms, any of three nuclei located at the end of the embryo sac opposite the micropyle. The antipodals degenerate at or shortly after fertilization. See more at embryo sac. Adjective Situated on the opposite side or sides of the Earth. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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antipodal

adjective

Origin of antipodal

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Example sentences from the Web for antipodal

British Dictionary definitions for antipodal

adjective

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