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Definition of diametrical : 1. As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse.
2. Of or pertaining to a diameter.

Synonyms:

diametric, antipodean, counter, antonymous, reverse, diametral, icy, contrary, converse, arctic, opposing, opposite, facing, different, gelid, antithetical, paired, contradictory, antipodal, pivotal, polar, support, glacial, frigid, antonymic

Usage examples:

• The Englishman, aping the reserve and hauteur of Boston, Massachusetts, is, in fact, the diametrical antipode of the impulsive, warm- hearted, and garlic- imbued Roman who revels in assassination and gold ear- bobs. - "Comic History of England", Bill Nye.
• " You will find a passion among the advisers of the Queen," said Villeroy to Aerssens and van der Myle, " to move in diametrical opposition to the plans of the late king." - "The Life of John of Barneveld, 1609-15, Volume I.", John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009.
• And so, finally- a remark which has no connection with the text itself, but which I cannot avoid inserting here- I want you to think, and think seriously, of the antagonism and diametrical opposition between these principles of my text and the maxims current in the world, and nowhere more so than in this city. - "Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)", Alexander Maclaren.