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diametrical

 
Dictionary: di·a·met·ri·cal   (dī'ə-mĕt'rĭ-kəl) pronunciation also di·a·met·ric
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(-rĭk)
adj.
  1. Of, relating to, or along a diameter.
  2. Exactly opposite; contrary.
diametrically di'a·met'ri·cal·ly adv.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: related to or along a diameter
  Synonyms: diametral, diametric
  Pertains to noun: diameter (meaning #2)

Meaning #2: characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
  Synonyms: diametric, opposite, polar

 
 
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