antipodal

[ an-tip-uh-dl ]
/ ænˈtɪp ə dl /

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.

Origin of antipodal

First recorded in 1640–50; antipode + -al1

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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

Scientific definitions for antipodal

antipodal
[ ăn-tĭpə-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.