diametrically

Etymology

diametrical + -ly

adv

  1. Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
  2. (especially in the phrase diametrically opposed) Absolutely (in opposition).
    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. September 28 2013, Kenan Malik, “London Is Special, but Not That Special”, in New York Times, retrieved 2013-09-28

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