diametric Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective related to or along a diameter
    diametrical; diametral.
    • the diametral plane
  2. adjective satellite characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
    polar; diametrical; opposite.
    • in diametric contradiction to his claims
    • diametrical (or opposite) points of view
    • opposite meanings
    • extreme and indefensible polar positions

WordNet


Di*am"e*tric, Di*am"e*tric*al adjective (Also<
  • Diametric
  • Diametrical
)
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a diameter.
  2. As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse.

Webster 1913