diametrically+opposite
111antipodal — an•tip•o•dal [[t]ænˈtɪp ə dl[/t]] adj. 1) geo on the opposite side of the globe; pertaining to the antipodes 2) diametrically opposite: antipodal personalities[/ex] 3) opposed: a view antipodal to the majority[/ex] • Etymology: 1640–50 …
112antipodes — an•tip•o•des [[t]ænˈtɪp əˌdiz[/t]] n. pl. 1) geo places diametrically opposite each other on the globe 2) archaic those who dwell there • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < L < Gk (hoi) antípodes lit., (those) with the feet opposite, ult. < anti …
113nadir — na•dir [[t]ˈneɪ dər, dɪər[/t]] n. 1) astron. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith 2) the lowest point; point of greatest adversity or despair • Etymology: 1350–1400; …
114nadir — /ˈneɪdɪə / (say naydear) noun 1. the point of the celestial sphere vertically beneath any place or observer and diametrically opposite to the zenith. 2. the lowest point, as of adversity: *forces were gathering that were to make 1979 the nadir of …
115antipodes — n. pl. region on other side of globe; exact opposite. ♦ antipodal, a. diametrically opposite. ♦ antipodean, a. n …
116antipode — [an′tə pōd΄] n. 1. sing. of ANTIPODES 2. anything diametrically opposite; exact opposite …
117opposition — n. 1 resistance, antagonism. 2 the state of being hostile or in conflict or disagreement. 3 contrast or antithesis. 4 a a group or party of opponents or competitors. b (the Opposition) Brit. the principal parliamentary party opposed to that in… …
118Opposition — n. 1 resistance, antagonism. 2 the state of being hostile or in conflict or disagreement. 3 contrast or antithesis. 4 a a group or party of opponents or competitors. b (the Opposition) Brit. the principal parliamentary party opposed to that in… …
119animal pole — noun Date: 1887 the point on the surface of an egg that is diametrically opposite to the vegetal pole and usually marks the most active part of the protoplasm or the part containing least yolk …
120vegetal pole — noun Date: 1896 the point on the surface of an egg that is diametrically opposite to the animal pole and usually marks the center of the protoplasm containing more yolk see blastula illustration …
