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antiparallel
nounfemininetechnicalbaixo/ɐ̃tipɐɾɐˈlɛlɐʃ/an·ti·pa·ra·le·las
Definition
1(Geometry) Lines or line segments that, relative to two other lines, form equal angles but in opposite directions.
Usage examples
“The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are antiparallel relative to the bases.”
“The concept of antiparallel lines is used in projective geometry.”
Antonyms
Common combinations
antiparallel linesantiparallel segments