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diametrically [ˌdaɪəˈmɛtrɪkəlɪ] adv
completely; utterly (esp in the phrase diametrically opposed) ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
diametrically adverb completely, totally, entirely, absolutely, utterly They came to conclusions diametrically opposed to ours. Translations diametrically [ˌdaɪəˈmɛtrɪkəli] adv diametrically opposed (= completely different) → diamétralement opposé(e) diametrically adv diametrically opposed (to something) (→ einer Sache dat) → völlig or diametral (geh) → entgegengesetzt; their views are diametrically opposed → sie haben völlig entgegengesetzte Ansichten diametrically [ˌdaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/əlɪ] adv diametrically opposed (to) → diametralmente opposto/a (a) diametrically [ˌdaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/əlɪ] adv diametrically opposed (to) → diametralmente opposto/a (a) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. 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. This gentleman and Mr Thwackum scarce ever met without a disputation; for their tenets were indeed diametrically opposite to each other. |
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