Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antiparallel
adjective
/ˌæntiˈpærəˌlɛl/
Definition
Antiparallel refers to two parallel lines or vectors that run in opposite directions.
Examples
- The two strands of DNA are oriented in an antiparallel fashion.
- In geometry, the vectors A and B are antiparallel if they are parallel but point in opposite directions.
Meaning
In the context of mathematics and physics, antiparallel denotes a relationship where two entities are parallel but oriented in reverse directions.
Synonyms
- opposing
- reverse
- contrary
