ANTIPARALLEL
12 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ANTIPARALLEL
A line that forms equal angles with two other lines, but in opposite directions.
Of vectors, parallel but of opposite direction
Describing the orientations of the two strands of DNA
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.
Word Details
Is ANTIPARALLEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ANTIPARALLEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ANTIPARALLEL uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ANTIPARALLEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | n | t | i | p | a | r | a | l | l | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANTIPARALLEL
100 words from the letters in ANTIPARALLEL
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How to Use ANTIPARALLEL in Word Games
ANTIPARALLEL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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