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.
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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