noun
- Plural of antipole; points or places that are diametrically opposite to each other, especially on a sphere or globe.
- Things or concepts that are in complete opposition or contrast to each other.
Usage: Often used in geography and mathematics to refer to opposite points on Earth or celestial bodies.
Usage: Figurative or abstract use.
Examples
- The North Pole and South Pole are antipoles on Earth.
- New York and Sydney are nearly antipoles on the globe.
- Their political views were complete antipoles.
- The two characters in the novel represent antipoles of human nature.
- Antipoles on a sphere are equidistant from the center.