diametric
/daɪəˈmɛtrɪk/ · di·a·met·ric
adjective
- directly opposite or contrasted, often in a geometric or philosophical sense The diametrically opposed views of the two politicians made it difficult to find common ground.
adverb
- in a diametric or opposite manner The two approaches worked diametrically, one focusing on the details and the other on the overall picture.
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Did you know? The term 'diametric' is often used in philosophy to describe the relationship between two opposing concepts or ideas, and in geometry to describe the relationship between two lines or points that are directly opposite each other. This word has been used by philosophers such as Hegel to describe the dialectical process.