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Antimetric vs Altimetric - What's the difference?

antimetric | altimetric |

As adjectives the difference between antimetric and altimetric

is that antimetric is the converse of symmetric in electrical network theory, especially filter theory a network where the input and output image impedances are the dual, or inverse, of each other as opposed to symmetric networks where they are equal while altimetric is of or pertaining to altimetry.

antimetric

English

Adjective

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  • The converse of symmetric in electrical network theory, especially filter theory. A network where the input and output image impedances are the dual, or inverse, of each other as opposed to symmetric networks where they are equal.
  • A Butterworth filter with an odd number of elements is symmetric while one with an even number of elements is antimetric .
  • In mechanics, relating to a pair of forces, a pair of oscillations or other motion acting in the opposite direction to symmetric.
  • (sound engineering, especially, music) Going off the rhythm, especially during a transition from one time signature to another.
  • Opposed to metrication.
  • Derived terms

    * antimetrical

    altimetric

    English

    Adjective

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  • Of or pertaining to altimetry
  • By means of an altimeter