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diametric - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'diametric' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Diametric [ a.]
- Alt. of Diametrical

Meaning of 'diametric' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . diametric [ a]
Meaning (1):
- related to or along a diameter
Example in sentence:
  • the diametral plane
2 . diametric [ 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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