What does antiparallel mean?
Definitions for antiparallel
an·tipar·al·lel
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Princeton's WordNet
antiparalleladjective
(especially of vectors) parallel but oppositely directed
"antiparallel vectors"
Wiktionary
antiparallelnoun
A line that forms equal angles with two other lines, but in opposite directions.
antiparalleladjective
of vectors, parallel but of opposite direction
antiparalleladjective
describing the orientations of the two strands of DNA
antiparalleladjective
describing two beta strands comprising a protein's secondary structure that are aligned and hydrogen bonded but the vector describing the amino- and carboxy-terminal ends of each strand are oriented 180° relative to one another.
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antiparallel
Antiparallel is a term used in various fields to describe a particular alignment or orientation of two entities where they are positioned side by side but directed or oriented in opposite directions. This term is often used in geometry, physics, and biology, such as in discussions of antiparallel vectors (in physics) or antiparallel strands of DNA (in biology).
Webster Dictionary
Antiparalleladjective
running in a contrary direction
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of antiparallel in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of antiparallel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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