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Diametral vs. Diametric: What's the Difference?

Diametral and Diametric Definitions

Diametral

A straight line segment passing through the center of a figure, especially of a circle or sphere, and terminating at the periphery.

Diametric

Of, relating to, or along a diameter.

Diametral

The length of such a segment.

Diametric

Exactly opposite; contrary.

Diametral

Thickness or width.
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Diametric

Directly opposing.
In some religions, good and evil are considered diametric opposites.

Diametral

A unit of magnification equal to the number of times an object's linear dimensions is increased by the magnifying apparatus.

Diametric

Of or relating to a diameter; diametral.

Diametral

Of, relating to, or measured across a diameter.

Diametric

Of or pertaining to a diameter.
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Diametral

Contrary; diametrically opposed.

Diametric

As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse.

Diametral

(obsolete) A diameter.

Diametric

Related to or along a diameter;
The diametral plane

Diametral

Pertaining to a diameter; diametrical.

Diametric

Characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed;
In diametric contradiction to his claims
Diametrical (or opposite) points of view
Opposite meanings
Extreme and indefensible polar positions

Diametral

A diameter.

Diametral

Related to or along a diameter;
The diametral plane

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