diametric

[dʌɪəˈmetrɪk]

diametric Definition

• 1. completely opposed; being at opposite extremes; relating to or along a diameter
• 2. pertaining to a diameter

Using diametric: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "diametric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Their views on politics are diametrically opposed.

• Example

  The two solutions are diametrically different.

• Example

  The two sides of the coin are diametrically opposite.

diametric Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for diametric

• opposite
• contrary
• polar
• antipodal
• antithetical

Antonyms for diametric

• similar
• identical
• congruent

Phrases with diametric

• diametrically opposed

  completely opposed; being at opposite extremes

  Example

  Their views on politics are diametrically opposed.

• diametrically different

  completely different; having no similarities

  Example

  The two solutions are diametrically different.

• diametrically opposite

  completely opposite; having no similarities

  Example

  The two sides of the coin are diametrically opposite.

Origins of diametric

from Latin 'diametros', from Greek 'diametros', meaning 'a diameter'

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Summary: diametric in Brief

'Diametric' [dʌɪəˈmetrɪk] is an adjective that describes something that is completely opposed or at opposite extremes. It can also refer to something that pertains to a diameter. Examples include 'Their views on politics are diametrically opposed' and 'The two solutions are diametrically different.' Synonyms include 'opposite,' 'contrary,' and 'antithetical.'