diametric adj 1: related to or along a diameter; "the diametral plane" [syn: {diametral}, {diametric}, {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: {diametric}, {diametrical}, {opposite}, {polar}]
Diametric \Di*am"e*tric\, Diametrical \Di*am"e*tric*al\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to a diameter. [1913 Webster] 2. As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse. [1913 Webster]