Antipole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antipole is a noun meaning (geography) The opposite pole.
Meaning
(geography) The opposite pole.
More Meanings
- (geometry) A position directly opposite (possibly also used figuratively).
Example Sentences
For every point on a great circle its antipole is on the same great circle.
A line drawn from a point on a circle to its antipole will cross through the center.
Word Forms
- antipoles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antipodes, antipodism, epipole, southpole, antiepicentre, contrantiscion.
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