DIAMETRICALLY

diametrically

(adverb) as from opposite ends of a diameter; “when two honest witnesses give accounts of the same event that differ diametrically, how can anyone prove that the evidence you gave was deliberately false?”; “three of these brushes were approximately 120 feet apart and the fourth diametrically opposite to one of the three”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

diametrically (comparative more diametrically, superlative most diametrically)

Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.

(especially in the phrase diametrically opposed) Absolutely (in opposition).

Source: Wiktionary


Di*am"e*tric*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a diametrical manner; directly; as, diametrically opposite. Whose principles were diametrically opposed to his. Macaulay.

DIAMETRIC

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.

DIAMETRICAL

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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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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