antiparallel

/æntɪˈpærəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

extending in opposite directions

“The two DNA strands are antiparallel to each other.”

2. noun

a pair of antiparallel strands or structures

“The researcher studied the antiparallel structure of the protein.”

Synonyms

  • contrary
  • opposite
  • parallel

Antonyms

  • coaxial
  • coincident