Definition of ANTINODE

antinode

Plural: antinodes

Noun

  • The position of maximum displacement in a standing wave system.
  • (physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system
  • A region of maximum amplitude situated between adjacent nodes of a vibrating body, such as a string.

Examples

  • The ’Q’ on the triple-letter score was the antinode of his point total.

Origin / Etymology

From anti- + node.

Antonyms

node

Scrabble Score: 9

antinode: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
antinode: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
antinode: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

antinode: valid Words With Friends Word