HyperDic: symmetrical

English > 2 senses of the word symmetrical:
ADJECTIVEallsymmetrical, symmetrichaving similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding / corresponding parts
allsymmetrical, harmonious, proportionateexhibiting equivalence or correspondence / correspondence among constituents / constituents of an entity or between different entities
symmetrical > pronunciation
Soundssahmeh'trihkahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > symmetrical: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding / corresponding parts.
Synonymsymmetric
Narrowerbilateral, isobilateral, bilaterally symmetrical, bilaterally symmetricHaving identical parts on each side of an axis
biradialshowing both bilateral and radial symmetry
cruciate, cruciformshaped like a cross
even, regularsymmetrically 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, radiateArranged like rays or radii
radially symmetrical, centrosymmetricHaving a symmetrical arrangement of radiating parts about a central point
rhombohedral, trigonalHaving threefold symmetry
See alsoparalleleverywhere equidistant and not intersecting
regularIn accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
Oppositeasymmetrical, asymmetricCharacterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
Spanishsimétrico
Catalansimètric
Nounssymmetricalness(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation
Adverbssymmetricallyin a symmetrical manner
English > symmetrical: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningExhibiting equivalence or correspondence / correspondence among constituents / constituents of an entity or between different entities.
Synonymsharmonious, proportionate
BroaderbalancedIn a state of proper equilibrium
Spanishproporcionado, simétrico

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