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antiparallel

nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃tipɐɾɐˈlɛlɐʃ/baixo

an·ti·pa·ra·le·las

Definition

(Geometry) Lines or line segments that, relative to two other lines, form equal angles but in opposite directions.
The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are antiparallel relative to the bases.
The concept of antiparallel lines is used in projective geometry.
Common collocations
antiparallel linesantiparallel segments

Etymology

Do prefixo grego 'anti-' (oposto) + 'paralelas'.

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