DOUG'S WORD OF THE WEEK

antipodal / an-TIP-uh-duhl / adjective: 1. Situated on the opposite side of the earth (or another body). 2. Diametrically opposite or completely opposite.

Notes & Etymology: Via Latin from Greek antipodes (literally, those having the feet opposite), plural of antipous, from anti- (opposite) + pous (foot). Ultimately from the Indo-European root ped- (foot) which gave us peccadillo (alluding to a stumble or fall), pedal, impeccable, podium, octopus, and impeach.

Usage: “The antipodal views between Stephan and Yanik regarding how to fight against their common enemy makes for the crux of the play. Stephan is headstrong and vocal while Yanik is soft-person, loving, and peaceful, although both fight against the oppression. "
Justice in the Barrel; The Kathmandu Post (Nepal); Feb 2, 2009