different between diametrically vs antipodal

English

Etymology

diametric +? -ally

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?da?.?.?m?t.??k.li/

Adverb

diametrically (comparative more diametrically, superlative most diametrically)

1. Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
2. (especially in the phrase diametrically opposed) Absolutely (in opposition).
   • 2013 September 28, Kenan Malik, "London Is Special, but Not That Special," New York Times (retrieved 28 September 2013):

     The distinctness of London has led many to clamor for the capital to pursue its own policies, especially on immigration. The British prime minister, David Cameron, is a Conservative. So is the mayor of London, Boris Johnson. But they have diametrically opposed views on immigration.

Translations

English

Etymology

From antipode +? -al.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /æn?t?p?dl?/

Adjective

antipodal (not comparable)

1. On opposite sides of the globe; pertaining to antipodes
2. diametrically opposite

Synonyms

• diametrical

Translations

Noun

antipodal (plural antipodals)

1. (biology) One of the cells at the chalazal pole of an embryo sac.

Portuguese

Etymology

From antípoda +? -al.

Adjective

antipodal m or f (plural antipodais, comparable)

1. antipodal (on opposite sides of the globe)
2. antipodal (diametrically opposite)

Romanian

Etymology

From French antipodal

Adjective

antipodal m or n (feminine singular antipodal?, masculine plural antipodali, feminine and neuter plural antipodale)

1. antipodal

Declension

Spanish

Adjective

antipodal (plural antipodales)

1. antipodal