diametrical

[ dahy-uh-me-tri-kuh l or dahy-uh-me-trik ]

/ ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪ kəl or ˌdaɪ əˈmɛ trɪk /

of, relating to, or along a diameter.

in direct opposition; being at opposite extremes; complete: diametrical opposites; a diametrical difference.

Origin of diametrical

1545–55; < Greek diametrik(ós) ( diámetr(os) diameter + -ikos -ic) + -al¹

di·a·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb un·di·a·met·ric, adjective un·di·a·met·ri·cal, adjective un·di·a·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb

Grimes he selected as being in all respects the diametrical reverse of Mr. Falkland.

Caleb Williams |William Godwin
Cutters intended to be adjusted to suit bores of varying diameter should have clearance on the end and on the diametrical edges.

Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II |Joshua Rose
By this diametrical change of Christian thought a great amount of scepticism has already been antiquated.

Miracles and Supernatural Religion |James Morris Whiton
It was only natural that our thoughts and our ambitions should face each other suspiciously from the diametrical opposite ends.

Conversion of a High Priest into a Christian Worker |Meletios Golden

So far from performing their duty in the matter, they are acting in diametrical opposition to it.

The History of Prostitution |William W. Sanger