DIAMETRIC

diametric, diametrical, opposite, polar

(adjective) characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed; “in diametric contradiction to his claims”; “diametrical (or opposite) points of view”; “opposite meanings”; “extreme and indefensible polar positions”

diametral, diametric, diametrical

(adjective) related to or along a diameter; “the diametral plane”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

diametric (comparative more diametric, superlative most diametric)

Directly opposing.

Of or relating to a diameter; diametral.

Synonyms

• diametral

• diametrical

Anagrams

• matricide

Source: Wiktionary


Di*am"e*tric, Di*am"e*tric*al, a.

1. Of or pertaining to a diameter.

2. As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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