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diametrically

UK/ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/

diametrically adverb: separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.

Adverb

diametrically (comparative more diametrically, superlative most diametrically)

  1. Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
  2. (especially) Absolutely (in opposition).
    • "I do not see that we are at all called upon to pay so costly a compliment to society, as to assume a character diametrically opposed to our real one,—to utter sentiments we secretly disbelieve,—and to be as angry with our better nature for bursting from restraint, as at other times with our own...1831, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], Romance and Reality. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, […], →OCLC, pages 141–142
    • The distinctness of London has led many to clamor for the capital to pursue its own policies, especially on immigration. The British prime minister, David Cameron, is a Conservative. So is the mayor of London, Boris Johnson. But they have diametrically opposed views on immigration.2013 September 28, Kenan Malik, “London Is Special, but Not That Special”, in New York Times, retrieved 28 Sep 2013

Forms of diametrically

comparativemore diametrically
superlativemost diametrically

Origin of diametrically

From diametrical + -ly.

Words formed from diametrically

Questions about diametrically

What does diametrically mean?
Diametrically means separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
What part of speech is diametrically?
Diametrically is an adverb.
How do you pronounce diametrically?
Diametrically is pronounced /ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/ (UK).

Words near diametrically in the dictionary

  1. diametrals
  2. diametre
  3. diametres
  4. diametric
  5. diametrical
  6. diametrically
  7. diamfenetide
  8. diamict
  9. diamictite
  10. diamictites
  11. diamicton

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