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diametric

/daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.60 in modern English

Syllables
di-a-met-ric
IPA
/daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Directly opposing.

adj

Of or relating to a diameter; diametral.

Example Sentences

Etymology

1802, probably shortened from diametrical (1550s).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/

Inflected Forms

more diametric (comparative) most diametric (superlative)

Derived Forms

anisodiametric isodiametric

Frequently Paired Words

diametrical diametrically

Synonyms

diametral diametrical opposite polar

Questions

How do you pronounce diametric?
The recorded pronunciation is /daɪəˈmɛtɹɪk/.
What does diametric mean?
Directly opposing.
Where does diametric come from?
1802, probably shortened from diametrical (1550s).

How to pronounce diametric

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