also: たいせきてき
na-adjective
diametrically opposed; antipodal
Mathematical term for points on opposite sides of a sphere; also used figuratively for completely opposite positions or views.
地球上で日本とブラジルはほぼ対蹠的な位置にある。
Japan and Brazil are in almost antipodal positions on the globe.
彼の意見は私の考えと対蹠
His opinion is diametrically opposed to my thinking.
Common word for 'exact opposite'; 対蹠的 is more technical and often used in geometry or formal contexts.
From 対蹠 (antipodes) + 的 (-like). 対蹠 is a Sino-Japanese compound meaning 'opposite sole (of the foot)', referring to points on opposite sides of the Earth.