diametrically
pronunciation
How to pronounce diametrically in British English:
UK [ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkli]
How to pronounce diametrically in American English:
US [ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkli]
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- Adverb:
- as from opposite ends of a diameter
Word Origin
- diametrically (adv.)
- 1630s, "completely" (opposed, contrary, etc.); see diametric. Mostly in figurative use; the two points that mark the ends of a line of diameter across a circle are opposite one another.
Example
- 1. The market monetarists , diametrically opposed , see exaggerated fear of inflation .
- 2. His character is diametrically opposed to mine .
- 3. Their views were diametrically opposed .
- 4. His view of the situation is diametrically opposed to mine .
- 5. Here labor is diametrically opposed to business corporations , and both sides have tried to influence congress and public opinion through active lobbying and propaganda efforts .