symmetrical

adjective
UK: /sɪˈmetrɪkl/
US: /sɪˈmetrɪkl/

  1. Having two halves that are exactly the same.

    1. The butterfly's wings are symmetrical.
    2. The architect designed a symmetrical building to create a sense of balance.

  2. Well-proportioned and balanced in arrangement; exhibiting symmetry.

    1. Her face was almost perfectly symmetrical.
    2. The garden was designed with symmetrical paths and flowerbeds, showing classical influence.

  3. In mathematics, relating to or exhibiting symmetry; invariant under a transformation.

    1. A square is a symmetrical shape.
    2. The equation is symmetrical with respect to x and y, meaning interchanging them does not alter it.

Synonyms

proportional even regular harmonious balanced

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "symmetrical" in English means: Having two halves that are exactly the same., Well-proportioned and balanced in arrangement; exhibiting symmetry., In mathematics, relating to or exhibiting symmetry; invariant under a transformation..

The phonetic transcription of "symmetrical" is /sɪˈmetrɪkl/ in British English and /sɪˈmetrɪkl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "symmetrical": proportional, even, regular, harmonious, balanced.

Example usage of "symmetrical": "The butterfly's wings are symmetrical.". More examples on the page.