diametrical

/,daiə'metrikəl/

Thân thiện

The two politicians hold diametrical opinions on the issue.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by complete opposition or extreme difference: Describes things that are directly opposite or entirely contrary to each other, often representing the two furthest possible points on a spectrum.
   • Related to or along a diameter: Pertaining to the straight line passing from one side of a circle or sphere to the other through the center.

Usage and Examples

• Describing complete opposition:
  • Their opinions on the matter were diametrical.
  • There is a diametrical difference between his public statements and his private actions.
• Describing a geometric relationship:
  • The two points are diametrical ends of the circle. (This usage is less common; "diametrically opposite" is the typical phrase).

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "diametrically opposed": This is the most frequent collocation, emphasizing a state of being in direct and complete opposition.
  • The two political parties are diametrically opposed on tax policy.
• "diametrical contradiction": A statement or fact that is in complete and direct conflict with another.
  • His actions were a diametrical contradiction of his promises.

Variants and Related Words

• Diametrically (adverb): In a completely opposed manner.
  • Their views are diametrically opposite.
• Diameter (noun): A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere.
• Diametral (adjective): A less common synonym, primarily used in technical/geometric contexts.

Synonyms

• Opposite: Directly contrary.
• Antithetical: Directly and diametrically opposed.
• Polar: Characterized by opposite extremes.
• Contrary: Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Antonyms

• Identical: Exactly the same.
• Similar: Having a resemblance.
• Compatible: Able to exist or work together in harmony.

Common Phrases and Idioms

• Diametrically opposed: The standard phrase to express two things being as different or opposed as possible.
  • The sisters' personalities are diametrically opposed; one is very outgoing, the other is very shy.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. 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
2. related to or along a diameter
   • the diametral plane

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diametric
• opposite
• polar
• diametral