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diametric

diametric

7.4
Along a straight line that goes through the center of a circle
  • adjective
  • /ˌdaɪəˈmɛtrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : diametral
  • They measured the diametric distance across the lake to determine its width.

Examples

  • If you fire a weapon with the barrel obstructed, the explosive force multiplies by twenty-three point five nine eight and reverses on itself with diametric polarity? # MILO #

    Fiction book (1993)

  • The two sides of the argument are diametric in nature, each presenting completely opposing views.

  • The diametric path across the circle allowed him to reach the opposite side quickly.

Synonyms

diametral
vsdiametric
9.3

Along a straight line that goes through the center of a circle or sphere

includes a sense of being measured along the diameter
diametrical
vsdiametric
  • Specialized
6.9

Along a line through the centre that divides a circle into two equal parts

focuses on measurement along the diameter rather than across it

Surface Forms

diametric positive

Morphology

diametric = diameter (transparent) = diameter + ic

Meaning is a direct adjectival formation from 'diameter' indicating relation to or measured along a diameter, which learners can derive.

Etymology

Diametric comes from the same root as diameter, built from Greek dia- 'across' and metron 'measure'. So it literally means 'measured across' and is used for something that lies along or through a circle's center.