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diametrical - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'diametrical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Diametrical [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to a diameter.
- As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse.

Meaning of 'diametrical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . diametrical [ a]
Meaning (1):
- related to or along a diameter
Example in sentence:
  • the diametral plane
2 . diametrical [ s]
Meaning (2):
- characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
Example in sentence:
  • diametrical (or opposite) points of view;
  • extreme and indefensible polar positions;
  • in diametric contradiction to his claims;
  • opposite meanings

Nearby Words:

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