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Diametral

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or measured across a diameter. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Contrary; diametrically opposed. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    related to or along a diameter wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A diameter. obsolete

    "[…] The inceſſion or locall motion of animals is made vvith analogy unto this figure, by decuſſative diametrals, Quincunciall Lines and angles."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French dyametral, from Medieval Latin diametrālis.

Etymology 2

From Middle French dyametral, from Medieval Latin diametrālis.

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