diametral

[dahy-am-i-truhl]

adjective

1. of a diameter.

2. forming a diameter.

diametral

/ daɪˈæmɪtrəl /

adjective

1. located on or forming a diameter

   diametral plane

2. a less common word for diametric

Other Word Forms

• diametrally adverb
• nondiametral adjective
• nondiametrally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of diametral¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin diametrālis < Latin diametr ( os ) diameter + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

Furthermore, the wear of the threading tools will not impair the diametral fit of the work, while the permissible limit of error in diameter will be increased.

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The circumferential pitch is of course got by dividing the diametral pitch by π.

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If an error of concavity presents itself the process of polishing is gone over again, using short diametral strokes.

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Supposing you wanted to know the number of teeth in a gear where the pitch diameter and the diametral pitch are given.

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The astrolabe, which consists of a circle divided into degrees, with a rotating diametral arm for sighting purposes, embodies their essential principle.

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