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antapex

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -eɪpɛks

1

noun

Meaning 1

The point opposite the solar apex

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the point opposite in direction from the solar apex; the point the solar system is moving away from

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: apex

Broader terms: celestial point

History

Etymology

From ant- + apex.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: antyapeks — Translations