Definition of antipodal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of or relating to the antipodes
specifically
: situated at the opposite side of the earth or moon
an antipodal meridian an antipodal continent
2
: diametrically opposite
an antipodal point on a sphere
3
: entirely opposed
a system antipodal to democracy
antipodal
nounDefinition of antipodal (Entry 2 of 2)
: any of three haploid cells in most angiosperms that are grouped at the end of the embryo sac farthest from the micropyle
— called also antipodal cell
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The first known use of antipodal was in 1646
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