Diametrically

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
  2. 2
    Absolutely (in opposition). especially

    ""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 inferior nature for refusing to submit to it."

Adverb
  1. 1
    as from opposite ends of a diameter wordnet

Synonyms

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diametrallydiametrally

Example

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"A diametrically opposed kinship pattern is to be observed among certain South Sea Island communities."

Etymology

From diametrical + -ly.

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