Antimeridian

/ˌæntɪˈmɛrɪdɪən/

/ˌæntɪˈmɪrɪdɪən/

Translation of "antimeridian" into Russian

Noun

/ˌæntɪˈmɛrɪdɪən/

/ˌæntɪˈmɪrɪdɪən/

antimeridian

antimeridians pl

антимеридиан

The antimeridian is used to define the International Date Line.

Антимеридиан используется для определения линии перемены дат.

Noun

/ˌæntɪˈmɛrɪdɪən/

/ˌæntɪˈmɪrɪdɪən/

The meridian opposite the prime meridian, located at 180 degrees longitude, which is used as the basis for the International Date Line.

The antimeridian is significant because it serves as the basis for the International Date Line, affecting time zones and calendar dates.

Adjective

/ˌæntɪˈmɛrɪdɪən/

/ˌæntɪˈmɪrɪdɪən/

Relating to, situated on, or near the meridian that is opposite the prime meridian (180° longitude).

Certain map projection algorithms insert a gap at the antimeridian boundary to minimize distortion.