HyperDic: symmetrical

English > 2 senses of the word *symmetrical*:
ADJECTIVE	all	symmetrical, symmetric	having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding / corresponding parts
ADJECTIVE	all	symmetrical, harmonious, proportionate	exhibiting equivalence or correspondence / correspondence among constituents / constituents of an entity or between different entities

symmetrical > pronunciation
Sounds	sahmeh'trihkahl
Rhymes	abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...

English > *symmetrical*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	Having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding / corresponding parts.
Synonym	symmetric
Narrower	bilateral, isobilateral, bilaterally symmetrical, bilaterally symmetric	Having identical parts on each side of an axis
	biradial	showing both bilateral and radial symmetry
	cruciate, cruciform	shaped like a cross
	even, regular	symmetrically arranged
	interchangeable	(mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged
	isosceles	(of a triangle) having two sides of equal length
	radial, stellate, radiate	Arranged like rays or radii
	radially symmetrical, centrosymmetric	Having a symmetrical arrangement of radiating parts about a central point
	rhombohedral, trigonal	Having threefold symmetry
See also	parallel	everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
See also	regular	In accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
Opposite	asymmetrical, asymmetric	Characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
Spanish	simétrico
Catalan	simètric
Nouns	symmetricalness	(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation
Adverbs	symmetrically	in a symmetrical manner

English > *symmetrical*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Exhibiting equivalence or correspondence / correspondence among constituents / constituents of an entity or between different entities.
Synonyms	harmonious, proportionate
Broader	balanced	In a state of proper equilibrium
Spanish	proporcionado, simétrico

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