Symmetry meaning

What does “symmetry” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“symmetry” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.

symmetry

noun

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Synonymssymmetricalness correspondence balance
Oppositesasymmetry
balance among the parts of something
Synonymsproportion
(physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
Synonymsisotropy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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