antipodal

/æn'tipədl/ Cách viết khác : (antipodean) /æn,tipə'di:ən/

Thân thiện

Two scientists stand at antipodal points on a large globe.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to or situated on opposite sides of the Earth: Specifically describing points, regions, or locations that are diametrically opposite each other on the globe.
   • Diametrically opposite: More generally, describing any two points, ideas, or things that are directly and completely opposed.

2. Noun:

   • The relation of opposition along a diameter: The state or condition of being diametrically opposite, often used in geometry or geography.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • New Zealand is antipodal to Spain. (This means New Zealand is geographically opposite Spain on the Earth.)
  • Their political views are antipodal; they agree on nothing. (This means their views are completely opposed.)
• Noun:
  • In geometry, the antipodal of a point on a sphere is found by drawing a line through the center. (This refers to the opposite point relation.)

Advanced Usage

• Antipodal points: A precise term in mathematics and geography for two points that are opposite each other on a sphere.
  • The North and South Poles are classic examples of antipodal points.
• Antipodal opposition: Used to describe a fundamental or diametric conflict.
  • The debate highlighted an antipodal opposition in their core philosophies.

Variants and Related Words

• Antipode (n): A direct or exact opposite.
  • Good is the antipode of evil.
• Antipodean (adj): A synonym for 'antipodal', especially relating to the geographical antipodes.
  • He was fascinated by antipodean cultures.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Opposite, diametrical, contrary, polar.
• Noun: Opposite, antithesis.

Antonyms

• Adjective: Same, identical, similar.
• Noun: Same, equivalent.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Antipodal cells: A specialized biological term referring to cells situated at the opposite end from another structure (e.g., in plant embryos).
• At antipodes: To be in diametrically opposite places.
  • Our opinions on the matter are at antipodes.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth
   • antipodean latitudes
   • antipodal regions of the earth
   • antipodal points on a sphere

Noun

1. the relation of opposition along a diameter

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antipodean
• antipodal opposition
• diametrical opposition