similarity, correspondence, or balance among systems or parts of a system
2. mathematics
an exact correspondence in position or form about a given point, line, or plane
symmetrical (sense 2)
3.
beauty or harmony of form based on a proportionate arrangement of parts
4. physics
the independence of a property with respect to direction; isotropy
Word origin
C16: from Latin symmetria, from Greek summetria proportion, from syn- + metron measure
Examples of 'symmetries' in a sentence
symmetries
A49-sided coin has 49 rotational symmetries.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
These correspond to the rotational symmetries of the cube.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He liked loosely hanging clauses, symmetries, echoing phrases, rocking rhythms and hints of rhyme.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
Looking more closely at the symmetries and pattern, we tumbled to the explanation.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Everywhere unshowy symmetries, foreshadowings and intimations elegantly shape the book.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The arrangement of this exhibition discloses these symmetries between early and late work.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Are the symmetrical possibilities endless, or are there limits to what symmetries can exist?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
For example, how many symmetrical objects are there with seven symmetries?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
So there is one object with seven symmetries, two with 49=7x7 symmetries.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is essentially the only object with seven symmetries.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
All related terms of 'symmetries'
symmetry
Something that has symmetry is symmetrical in shape , design , or structure .
skew symmetry
symmetry of top left with bottom right , and top right with bottom left
bilateral symmetry
the property of an organism or part of an organism such that, if cut in only one plane , the two cut halves are mirror images of each other
mirror symmetry
symmetry about a plane ( mirror plane ) that divides the object or system into two mutual mirror images
radial symmetry
a type of structure of an organism or part of an organism in which a vertical cut through the axis in any of two or more planes produces two halves that are mirror images of each other