anametadromous
|a-na-me-ta-dro-mous|
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/ˌænəˌmɛtəˈdrɑːməs/
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/ˌænəˌmɛtəˈdrəʊməs/
flowing in the opposite direction
Etymology
'anametadromous' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'ana-' meaning 'up, against' and 'metadromos' meaning 'running in the opposite direction.'
'anametadromous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe rivers or streams that reverse their flow.
Initially, it meant 'running in the opposite direction,' and this meaning has remained specific to hydrology and river flow.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
(of a river or stream) flowing in the opposite direction to the usual or original course.
The river became anametadromous after the earthquake altered its course.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 00:36