sym·met·ri·cal (s -m t r-k l) also sym·met·ric (-rk)adj. Of or exhibiting symmetry. sym·met ri·cal·ly adv. |
symmetrical [sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl]
adj
1. possessing or displaying symmetry Compare asymmetric
2. (Mathematics) Maths
a. (of two points) capable of being joined by a line that is bisected by a given point or bisected perpendicularly by a given line or plane the points (x, y) and (-x, -y) are symmetrical about the origin
b. (of a configuration) having pairs of points that are symmetrical about a given point, line, or plane a circle is symmetrical about a diameter
c. (of an equation or function of two or more variables) remaining unchanged in form after an interchange of two variables x + y = z is a symmetrical equation
3. (Chemistry) Chem (of a compound) having a molecular structure in which substituents are symmetrical about the molecule
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany another word for isomerous
5. (Medicine) Also symmetric (of a disease, infection, etc.) affecting both sides of the body or corresponding parts, such as both legs
symmetrically adv
symmetricalness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | symmetrical - having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts parallel - being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; "parallel lines never converge"; "concentric circles are parallel"; "dancers in two parallel rows" regular - in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals"; "regular duties" asymmetric, asymmetrical - characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components |
| 2. | symmetrical - exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities balanced - being in a state of proper equilibrium; "the carefully balanced seesaw"; "a properly balanced symphony orchestra"; "a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history"; "a balanced blend of whiskeys"; "the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers" |
symmetrical
adjective balanced, regular, proportional, in proportion, well-proportioned the neat rows of perfectly symmetrical windows
irregular, unbalanced, asymmetrical, disorderly, unequal, lopsided, unsymmetrical
irregular, unbalanced, asymmetrical, disorderly, unequal, lopsided, unsymmetrical
Translations
symmetrical [sɪˈmɛtrɪk/əl] adj → simmetrico/a
symmetrical [sɪˈmɛtrɪk/əl] adj → simmetrico/a
symmetrical [sɪˈmɛtrɪk/əl] adj → simmetrico/a
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