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antiparallel

[ an-tee-par-uh-lel, an-tahy- ]

adjective

, Mathematics, Physics.
  1. (of two vectors) pointing in opposite directions.

antiparallel

/ ˌæntɪˈpærəˌlɛl /

adjective

  1. physics parallel but pointing in the opposite direction
  2. maths (of vectors) parallel but having opposite directions

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Word History and Origins

Origin of antiparallel1

First recorded in 1650–60; anti- + parallel

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