Definition

Moving or occurring in the opposite direction from what is usual or expected.

Example

The antidromic flow of the river surprised the scientists studying its patterns.

Conversation

Did you notice how the traffic was antidromic during rush hour today?

Yeah, it felt really unusual to see cars going the other way.

I wonder if they were trying to avoid the usual jam.

Could be! I guess sometimes you have to go against the flow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antidromic is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "dromos" (from Greek, meaning running or course). The term describes a movement or action that runs counter to a normal or expected direction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'dromos' meaning running — this helps you remember that 'antidromic' refers to something that runs against the usual direction.

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