diametric

English Edit

Etymology Edit

1802, probably shortened from diametrical (1550s).^[1]

Pronunciation Edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/

Adjective Edit

diametric (comparative more diametric, superlative most diametric)

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

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Translations Edit

directly opposite — see also diametrical,‎ diametral

Czech: diametrální
Romanian: diametral (ro)

References Edit

^ Douglas Harper (2001–2023), “diametric”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Anagrams Edit

matricide

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