diametrically
Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite sideSeparated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
» We have two diametrically opposed ways of looking at life.
Meaning
2 sensesSeparated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
diametral, diametrisch
диаметра́льноdiametrálʹno
діаметра́льноdiametrálʹno
as from opposite ends of a diameter
(especially)Absolutely (in opposition).
Examples
4 sentencesWe have two diametrically opposed ways of looking at life.
These things are diametrically opposed.
ruЭто диаметрально противоположные вещи.
deDas sind diametral entgegengesetzte Dinge.
Is the Islamic world diametrically opposed to the Western world?
A diametrically opposed kinship pattern is to be observed among certain South Sea Island communities.
Translations
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Origin
From diametrical + -ly.From diametrical + -ly.
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Forms
more diametrically, most diametrically| Comparative | more diametrically Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most diametrically |
regular
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb