diametric
Britishadjective
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Also: diametral. of, related to, or along a diameter
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completely opposed
Example Sentences
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But the nirvana many authorities assume teen life would be if unsullied by screens is the diametric opposite of teens’ reality.
From Salon
Entire community movements are devoted to bringing together those who hold diametric perspectives to discover what they have in common and build relationships.
From Salon
She’s someone who plugs into our culture's diametric emotions related to homemaking and feminism.
From Salon
We used small moments, like both men washing their children’s dinner plates, to help us show the shared humanity of people who are diametric opposites.
From Los Angeles Times
What followed in the 2013-14 series against England was the diametric opposite - one of the most intimidating fast-bowling performances of all time.
From BBC
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