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diametric adj
1 related to or along a diameter; "the diametral plane" [syn: diametral, diametrical]
2 characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed; "in diametric contradiction to his claims"; "diametrical (or opposite) points of view"; "opposite meanings"; "extreme and indefensible polar positions" [syn: diametrical, opposite, polar]

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Adjective

  1. directly opposite
    • In some religions, good and evil are considered diametric opposites.
  2. of or relating to a diameter; diametral

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