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diametrically

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di·a·met·ri·cal  (d-mtr-kl) also di·a·met·ric (-rk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or along a diameter.
2. Exactly opposite; contrary.
dia·metri·cal·ly adv.
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Adv.1.diametrically - as from opposite ends of a diameter; "when two honest witnesses give accounts of the same event that differ diametrically, how can anyone prove that the evidence you gave was deliberately false?"; "three of these brushes were approximately 120 feet apart and the fourth diametrically opposite to one of the three"
diametrically
adverb completely, totally, entirely, absolutely, utterly
Translations
diametrically [daɪəˈmɛtrɪklɪ] adv diametrically opposed (to) → diametralmente opuesto (a)
diametrically [daɪəˈmɛtrɪklɪ] adv diametrically opposed (to) → diamétralement opposé(e) (à)
diametrically [daɪəˈmɛtrɪklɪ] adv diametrically opposed (to) → diametral entgegengesetzt (+dat)
diametrically [daɪəˈmɛtrɪklɪ] adv diametrically opposed (to) → diametralmente opposto/a (a)


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It is curious to observe, that in every state of society, some sort of ghostly consolation is provided for the members of the community, though assembled for purposes diametrically opposite to religion.
Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter View in context
What has been already said will almost of itself sufficiently show how an oligarchy ought to be founded; for he who would frame such a state should have in his view a democracy to oppose it; for every species of oligarchy should be founded on principles diametrically opposite to some species of democracy.
A Treatise on Government by Aristotle View in context
This gentleman and Mr Thwackum scarce ever met without a disputation; for their tenets were indeed diametrically opposite to each other.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
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