Diametrically - this is an unchanging adverb used in Russian. It is formed from the adjective "diametric". The stress in the word falls on the second letter "a" (4 syllable). There are 5 syllables, 12 letters and 11 sounds in the word. "Diameter" is the root, also in the word there are two suffixes: "-aln" and "-o". The synonyms of this word are “completely”, “completely”, “opposite”.
Etymology and meaning of the word
The word comes from the concept of "diameter" (in mathematics) - a line passing through the middle of a circle and touching a circle.
Basically, the word is used in mathematics to indicate the opposite direction or finding something on the opposite end of the diameter, at the maximum distance from a given point. In this case, in the sentence “diametrically” is the circumstance of the place, and answers the question “where?”.
However, there is also a figurative meaning, and, often, it is used both in book speech and in everyday life: completely, completely. Sometimes it is also combined with the word "opposite." In this case, diametrically is a circumstance of quality, and answers the question “how?”. Example of use: "The beliefs of this girl, although she has high moral qualities, are diametrically opposed to mine, and she is too persistent and straightforward to yield to them.
Persistent expressions
Basically, the word "diametrically" is used in conjunction with the adjective "opposite." Diametrically opposite - i.e. located at the other end of the diameter, as far as possible. Use case: "These sentences have a diametrically opposite meaning."
Another example of the use of the dialect "diametrically" can be considered in the following sentence: "These people go in the diametrical direction." This expression also means the opposite direction, i.e. we can say that the "diametric" is the opposite direction.