Diametric Definition & Meaning

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

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