adjective
1. related to or along a diameter
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the diametral plane
• Syn: ↑diametral, ↑diametrical
• Derivationally related forms: ↑diameter (for: ↑diametrical), ↑diameter, ↑diameter (for: ↑diametral)
2. characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
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in diametric contradiction to his claims
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diametrical (or opposite) points of view
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opposite meanings
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extreme and indefensible polar positions
• Syn: ↑diametrical, ↑opposite, ↑polar
• Similar to: ↑different
Useful english dictionary. 2012.