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Definition of antapex
antapex
/ˈæntˌeɪpɛks/
ant · a · pex
Plural:antapices
•Adjective:antapical
antapex Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The point on the celestial sphere directly opposite to the solar apex, indicating the direction from which the solar system appears to be moving away relative to the local standard of rest.
Example
"Astronomers have calculated that the antapex of the Sun's motion lies within the constellation Columba."
Antonyms
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Derived from the Greek prefix 'anti-' (opposite) combined with the Latin 'apex' (summit or peak). Coined in the context of positional astronomy.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antapex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antapex