diametric

English

Etymology

1802, probably shortened from diametrical (1550s).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/

Adjective

diametric (comparative more diametric, superlative most diametric)

1. Directly opposing.

   In some religions, good and evil are considered diametric opposites.

2. Of or relating to a diameter; diametral.

Synonyms

• diametral
• diametrical

Derived terms

• anisodiametric
• isodiametric

 

Related terms

• diametrical
• diametrically

Translations

directly opposite — see also diametrical,‎ diametral

• Czech: diametrální
• Romanian: diametral (ro)

Anagrams

• matricide