symmetry

noun
UK: /ˈsɪmətri/
US: /ˈsɪmətri/

  1. The quality of having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is attractive.

    1. The window has symmetry on the both sides of wall.
    2. The artist focused on symmetry to create a balanced and harmonious composition.

  2. The exact match in shape and size between two or more things.

    1. The human face has near symmetry but is not perfectly identical.
    2. Scientists study symmetry in crystals to understand their underlying structure and properties.

Synonyms

harmony correspondence proportion regularity balance
symmetry verb

  1. To exhibit symmetry or balanced proportions.

    1. The building's design symmetry with its natural surroundings.
    2. The artist's vision was to symmetry the colors and shapes within the canvas.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "symmetry" in English means: The quality of having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is attractive., The exact match in shape and size between two or more things..

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

Synonyms for "symmetry": harmony, correspondence, proportion, regularity, balance.

Example usage of "symmetry": "The window has symmetry on the both sides of wall.". More examples on the page.