diametrical

[ dahy-uh-me-tri-kuhl ]

/ ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪ kəl /

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adjective

of, relating to, or along a diameter.

in direct opposition; being at opposite extremes; complete: diametrical opposites; a diametrical difference.

Also di·a·met·ric [dahy-uh-me-trik] /ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪk/ .

Origin of diametrical

1545–55; <Greek diametrik(ós) (diámetr(os) diameter + -ikos-ic) + -al¹

OTHER WORDS FROM diametrical

di·a·met·ri·cal·ly, adverbun·di·a·met·ric, adjectiveun·di·a·met·ri·cal, adjectiveun·di·a·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby diametrical

diamantine, di-amelia, diameter, diametral, diametric, diametrical, diametrically, diamide, diamine, diammonium phosphate, diamond

Example sentences from the Web for diametrical

Grimes he selected as being in all respects the diametrical reverse of Mr. Falkland.
Caleb Williams|William Godwin
Cutters intended to be adjusted to suit bores of varying diameter should have clearance on the end and on the diametrical edges.
Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II|Joshua Rose
By this diametrical change of Christian thought a great amount of scepticism has already been antiquated.
Miracles and Supernatural Religion|James Morris Whiton
It was only natural that our thoughts and our ambitions should face each other suspiciously from the diametrical opposite ends.
Conversion of a High Priest into a Christian Worker|Meletios Golden

So far from performing their duty in the matter, they are acting in diametrical opposition to it.
The History of Prostitution|William W. Sanger