diametric

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/

Adjective

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.

Synonyms

Related terms

Translations

directly opposite — see also diametrical,‎ diametral

Czech: diametrální
Romanian: diametral (ro)

References

Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “diametric”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Anagrams

matricide

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