Diametral vs. Opposed — What's the Difference?

A straight line segment passing through the center of a figure, especially of a circle or sphere, and terminating at the periphery.

To be or act in contention or conflict with

The length of such a segment.

To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent

Thickness or width.

To set as an opposite in position

A unit of magnification equal to the number of times an object's linear dimensions is increased by the magnifying apparatus.

To present in counterbalance or contrast

Of, relating to, or measured across a diameter.

To be or act in opposition.

Contrary; diametrically opposed.

Acting in opposition; opposing.

(obsolete) A diameter.

Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed.

Pertaining to a diameter; diametrical.

Opposite.

A diameter.

Simple past tense and past participle of oppose

Related to or along a diameter;

Characterized by active opposition; as, two bitterly opposing schools of thought.

Acting in opposition to; as, the opposing sector of the same muscle group.

In opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.);

Being in opposition or having an opponent;