antipodal

adjective

Pronunciation: /ænˈtɪpədəl/

Definition

Situated on the exact opposite side of the Earth or representing a direct, fundamental contrast.

Examples

• The two cities are antipodal, meaning it is midnight in one when it is noon in the other.

• Their political views were antipodal, leaving no room for compromise or middle ground.

• He searched for a rare plant species found only in the antipodal regions of the southern hemisphere.

Synonyms of antipodal

Words with a similar meaning to antipodal:

• opposite
• contrary
• diametric
• polar

Antonyms of antipodal

Words with the opposite meaning to antipodal:

• adjacent
• proximate

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