antipodal

Meanings

• adjective

  opposite in position or direction; exactly balanced opposite.

  - "The antipodal points of the Earth are located at opposite ends of the planet."
  - "The antipodal regions of the body have mirror-image organs."

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Synonyms

diametrical

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Variants

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antipodal , antipodal cell , antipodals

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Etymology

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from the Greek word 'antipodos' meaning 'opposite foot'

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Trivia

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1. The antipodal points of the Earth are approximately 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles) apart.

2. The term antipodal was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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1. opposite: Antipodal is a stronger term for opposite, indicating exact balance and location.

2. symmetry: Antipodal points possess perfect symmetry.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of antipodal has been used to explore themes of contrast and complementarity. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', the friendship between Huck and Jim is portrayed as antipodal to the societal norms of the time.

How to Memorize "antipodal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two points on opposite ends of a sphere, such as Earth, to remember the meaning of antipodal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate antipodal with the concept of opposite or balance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Antipodal is A-way Over There' to remember the meaning.

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