un diametric

di·a·met·ri·cal

[dahy-uh-me-tri-kuhl]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or along a diameter.
2.
in direct opposition; being at opposite extremes; complete: diametrical opposites; a diametrical difference.
Also, di·a·met·ric.


Origin:
1545–55; < Greek diametrik(ós) (diámetr(os) diameter + -ikos -ic) + -al1

di·a·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
un·di·a·met·ric, adjective
un·di·a·met·ri·cal, adjective
un·di·a·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
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diametric or diametrical (ˌdaɪəˈmɛtrɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  Also: diametral of, related to, or along a diameter
2.  completely opposed
 
diametrical or diametrical
 
adj

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