diametrically

/ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/

//ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li// adv

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"diametrically" is a 13-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“diametrically” has 18 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #47,579. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#47,579
frequency rank, English
3,470
“D” headwords
18
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.

Corpus desk

Index EN-diametrically · diametrically · English

diametrically · rank #47,579 · 18 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #47,579
  • LEN-MEGA 13 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 18 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,470
  • PHOTO-FINISH Devereux

Nearest frequency peer: Devereux (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “diametrically”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “diametrically” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for diametrically
PropertyValue
Headworddiametrically
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/
Letters13
Frequency rank#47,579
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “diametrically”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).diametricallylands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “Devereux” (#47,578), “Dirac” (#47,581), “detonator” (#47,576). Among 3,470 “D” headwords, “diametrically” is #47,579. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 18 spelling variants around diametrically (IPA /ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/), anadverb. Corpus frequency is #47,579 among 3,470 “D” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for diametrically, with forms such as "daimetrically", "ddiametrically", and "diaemtrically". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From diametrical + -ly. The correct English form is diametrically, spelled D-I-A-M-E-T-R-I-C-A-L-L-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
  2. 2
    Absolutely (in opposition).

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how diametrically appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. "I do not see that we are at all called upon to pay so costly a compliment to society, as to assume a character diametrically opposed to our real one,—to utter sentiments we secretly disbelieve,—and to be as angry with our better nature for bursting from restraint, as at other times with our own inferior nature for refusing to submit to it.
  2. 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.

Etymology

From diametrical + -ly.

This word in other languages

diamétralement(Français)diametral(Deutsch)diametralmente(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • daimetrically
  • ddiametrically
  • diaemtrically
  • diamertically
  • diametircally
  • diametrcially
  • diametriaclly
  • diametricallyy
  • diametricaly
  • diametricalyl
  • diametriccally
  • diametriclaly
  • diametrrically
  • diamettrically
  • diammetrically
  • diamterically
  • dimaetrically
  • idametrically

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of diametrically - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

daimetrically2ddiametrically1diaemtrically2diamertically2diametircally2diametrcially2diametriaclly2diametricallyy1
Edit distance from "diametrically"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "diametrically"?
"diametrically" is spelled D-I-A-M-E-T-R-I-C-A-L-L-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/.
What does "diametrically" mean?
As an adverb, "diametrically" means: Separated by a diameter, on exactly the opposite side.
What are common misspellings of "diametrically"?
Common misspellings include "daimetrically", "ddiametrically", "diaemtrically", "diamertically", "diametircally". The correct spelling is "diametrically".
How do you pronounce "diametrically"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "diametrically" is /ˌdaɪ.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "diametrically"?
From diametrical + -ly. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "diametrically", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 13 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

corroborating#47,548extinguishing#47,614conceptualize#47,540clearinghouse#47,534

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (18 here; floor ≥5).

downgrading18 variantscybernetics18 variantsexterminator18 variantsbutterscotch18 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list