Definition of ANTIPODAL

antipodal

Plural: antipodals

Noun

  • the relation of opposition along a diameter
  • One of the cells at the chalazal pole of an embryo sac.

Adjective

  • relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth
    • "antipodal regions of the earth"
    • "antipodal points on a sphere"

Adj

  • On opposite sides of the globe; pertaining to antipodes
  • diametrically opposite

Origin / Etymology

From antipode + -al.

Synonyms

antipodal opposition, antipodean, diametrical opposition, diametrical

Scrabble Score: 12

antipodal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
antipodal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
antipodal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

antipodal: valid Words With Friends Word