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diametric en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/ (UK)

Etymology

1802, probably shortened from diametrical (1550s).

Meanings

  1. Directly opposing.
    • In some religions, good and evil are considered diametric opposites.
  2. Of or relating to a diameter; diametral.

Forms

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more diametric Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most diametric Degree=Sup lexicographic

Deriveds

isodiametric · anisodiametric

Relateds

diametrical · diametrically

Synonyms

diametral · diametrical

Translations (4)

ca diametral (directly opposite) · fr diamétral (directly opposite) · cs diametrální (directly opposite) · ro diametral (directly opposite)