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Not isotropic; having different properties in different directions; thus, crystals of the isometric system are optically isotropic, but all other crystals are anisotropic.

One who, or that which, annihilates; as, a fire annihilator.

the Linnæan genus Formica, which is now made a family of several genera; an emmet; a pismire.

A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.

especially the poets. He published a geographical and anthological description of all empires and kingdoms . . . in this terrestrial globe. Wood.

That manner of expression by which the inspired writers attribute human parts and passions to God.

n; in England, of those, often called Little Englanders, opposing the extension of the empire and the closer relation of its parts, esp. in matters of commerce and imperial defense. -- An`ti-im*pe"ri*al*ist, n. -- An`ti- im*pe`ri*al*is"tic (#), a.

A tropical wind blowing steadily in a direction opposite to the trade wind.

To foresee (a wish, command, etc.) and do beforehand that which will be desired.

Having to opposite curvatures, that is, curved longitudinally in one direction and transversely in the opposite direction, as the surface of a saddle.

Inclining or dipping in opposite directions. See Synclinal. Anticlinal line, Anticlinal axis (Geol.), a line from which strata dip in opposite directions, as from the ridge of a roof. -- Anticlinal vertebra (Anat.), one of the dorsal vertebræ, which in many animals has an upright spine toward which the spines of the n…

The crest or line in which strata slope or dip in opposite directions.

deposit of silver on glass, used in connection with the receiving apparatus for reading wireless signals. The electric waves falling on this contrivance increase its resistance several times. The anticoherer can be used in conjunction with a telephone.

A movement of the atmosphere opposite in character, as regards direction of the wind and distribution of barometric pressure, to that of a cyclone. -- An`ti*cy*clon"ic, a. -- An`ti*cy*clon"ic*al*ly, adv.

Changing the direction in the spiral sequence of leaves on a stem.

Tending to allay venereal excitement or desire; sedative.

Running in a contrary direction. Hammond.

Opposition by which the quality opposed asquires strength; resistance or reaction roused by opposition or by the action of an opposite principle or quality.

An admirer of antiquity.

th, living on different sides of the equator, whose shadows at noon are cast in opposite directions. The inhabitants of the north and south temperate zones are always Antiscians. Brande & C.