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diametrically

di·a·met·ri·cal
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dahy-uh-me-tri-kuh l or dahy-uh-me-trik]
    • /ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪ kəl or ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪk/
    • /ˌdaɪ.əˈmet.rɪ.kəl.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-uh-me-tri-kuh l or dahy-uh-me-trik]
    • /ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪ kəl or ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪk/

Definitions of diametrically word

  • adverb diametrically If you say that two things are diametrically opposed, you are emphasizing that they are completely different from each other. 3
  • adverb diametrically completely; utterly (esp in the phrase diametrically opposed) 3
  • adjective diametrically of, relating to, or along a diameter. 1
  • adjective diametrically in direct opposition; being at opposite extremes; complete: diametrical opposites; a diametrical difference. 1
  • noun diametrically (with reference to opposition) Completely; directly. 1
  • adverb diametrically at opposite extreme, contrary 1
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Origin of diametrically

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Greek diametrik(ós) (diámetr(os) diameter + -ikos -ic) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Diametrically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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diametrically popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for diametrically

adv diametrically

  • antipodal — of or relating to diametrically opposite points on the earth's surface
  • opposite — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.

adverb diametrically

  • completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
  • utterly — in an utter manner; completely; absolutely.
  • absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
  • totally — wholly; entirely; completely.
  • wholly — entirely; totally; altogether; quite.
All 7 Synonyms of diametrically

Antonyms for diametrically

adverb diametrically

  • partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
Just one Antonym for diametrically

Top questions with diametrically

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Related words

  • anticenter

    Geology. the point on the surface of the earth diametrically opposite the epicenter of an earthquake.

  • antipodal

    of or relating to diametrically opposite points on the earth's surface

  • antipodes

    People sometimes refer to Australia and New Zealand as the Antipodes.

  • circumferentor

    an instrument that measures the circumference of a tyre

  • contrary

    Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.

  • nadir

    Astronomy. the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath a given position or observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
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