antipodal
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ə adjective
1.
Geography. on the opposite side of the globe; pertaining to the antipodes.
2.
diametrically opposite: twin brothers with antipodal personalities.
3.
Botany. (in a developing ovule) of or at the end opposite to the micropyle: antipodal nuclei.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of or relating to diametrically opposite points on the earth's surface |
| 2. | exactly or diametrically opposite |
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Antipodal
is always a great word to know.
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Science Dictionary
| antipodal (ān-tĭp'ə-dəl) Pronunciation Key
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. |
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Example sentences
To travelers arriving from the north, the island seems forbiddingly antipodal and cold.
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