Diametric
/daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Directly opposing.
"In some religions, good and evil are considered diametric opposites."
- 2 Of or relating to a diameter; diametral.
Adjective
- 1 characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed wordnet
- 2 related to or along a diameter wordnet
Example
More examples"In some religions, good and evil are considered diametric opposites."
Etymology
1802, probably shortened from diametrical (1550s).