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diametrically


Meanings
  • adjective

    opposite in every respect; completely opposite


Pronunciation




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Variants
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diametric , diametrical , diametrically , diametrically opposed to , diametrically opposite
Etymology
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from the Greek word dia- (through) and metr- (measure), meaning 'measuring across' or 'opposite'


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  1. The term 'diameter' comes from the same Greek roots as 'diametrically'.

  2. In geometry, the diameter of a circle is the longest straight line that can be drawn through the center of the circle.


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  1. opposite: Diametrically is an antonym of the word 'opposite' and is used to describe things that are completely opposite in every respect.


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In mathematics, diametrically opposite points on a circle are those that lie on a straight line passing through the center and are equidistant from it.

How to Memorize "diametrically"

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    - Imagine a circle with two points on the opposite ends. These points are diametrically opposite.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that diametrically means 'through and through' or 'opposite in every way'.


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