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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.
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Words nearby antipodal
Antiphus, anti-pill, antiplasmin, antiplastic, antiplatelet, antipodal, antipode, antipodean, antipodes, Antipodes Islands, antipoetic
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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.
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