symmetrical

[ si-me-tri-kuhl ]

/ sɪˈmɛ trɪ kəl /

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adjective

characterized by or exhibiting symmetry; well-proportioned, as a body or whole; regular in form or arrangement of corresponding parts.

Geometry.

noting two points in a plane such that the line segment joining the points is bisected by an axis: Points (1, 1) and (1, −1) are symmetrical with respect to the x-axis.
noting a set consisting of pairs of points having this relation with respect to the same axis.
noting two points in a plane such that the line segment joining the points is bisected by a point or center: The points (1, 1) and (−1, −1) are symmetrical with respect to (0, 0).
noting a set consisting of pairs of points having this relation with respect to the same center.

Usually symmetric .Mathematics.

noting a square matrix that is equal to its transpose.
noting a dyad or dyadic that is equal to its conjugate.
noting a relation in which one element in relation to a second implies the second in relation to the first.

Botany.

divisible into two similar parts by more than one plane passing through the center; actinomorphic.
(of a flower) having the same number of parts in each whorl.

Chemistry.

having a structure that exhibits a regular repeated pattern of the component parts.
noting a benzene derivative in which three substitutions have occurred at alternate carbon atoms.

affecting corresponding parts simultaneously, as certain diseases.

Also sym·met·ric [si-me-trik] /sɪˈmɛ trɪk/ .

Origin of symmetrical

First recorded in 1745–55; symmetr(y) + -ical

SYNONYMS FOR symmetrical

1 balanced, orderly, regular, congruous.

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OTHER WORDS FROM symmetrical

sym·met·ri·cal·ly, adverbsym·met·ri·cal·ness, nounnon·sym·met·ri·cal, adjectiveun·sym·met·ri·cal, adjective

un·sym·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby symmetrical

Symmachus, symmetalism, symmetallism, Symmetrel, symmetric, symmetrical, symmetrical gangrene, symmetric difference, symmetric function, symmetric group, symmetric matrix

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Example sentences from the Web for symmetrical

Normally, symmetrical gigabit speeds require a fiber-to-the-home connection.
Comcast says gigabit downloads and uploads are now possible over cable|Jon Brodkin|October 8, 2020|Ars Technica
The Pixel 5 looks like it has fully symmetrical bezels all the way around instead of a thicker chin on the bottom like the cheaper 4a.
Google’s Pixel 5 has a metal back, wireless charging and costs $699|Ron Amadeo|September 30, 2020|Ars Technica
It takes Sharp four hours to get into character: “I take joy in the mathematical, symmetrical precision and perfectness of Bach.”
The Brit Who Stormed Broadway|Tim Teeman|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It has the swooping, symmetrical grace of a bird's wingspan.
The World's Most Beautiful Boat—Yours for Half a Billion Dollars|Tim Teeman|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This means closely examining photos for sought-after traits like height and a symmetrical face.
Mining Instagram for Models|Justin Jones|August 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yes, Israel has nukes, and that technology has made Israel safe from symmetrical attack.
Memo to Bibi Netanyahu: It’s Time to Build an Arsenal of Awe|Lloyd Green|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
All of them are beautiful and sexy by agreed standards (fit, slender yet shapely, big eyes, symmetrical features).
Give Up on Mr. Perfect?|Liesl Schillinger|February 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The curve is symmetrical about the axis of y and has the axis of x for its asymptote.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7|Various
They differ from the barnacles in having a symmetrical shell, and being destitute of a flexible stalk.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3|Various
The semblance of balance is marked, also, in those stripes which are not symmetrical.
Chincha Plain-weave cloths|Lila M. O'Neale
It is an irregularly cylindrical structure, divided into two lateral, symmetrical halves by fissures.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture
The upper part is not symmetrical, but no new decorative element is introduced.
Archeological Expedition to Arizona in 1895|Jesse Walter Fewkes

British Dictionary definitions for symmetrical

symmetrical

/ (sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl) /

adjective

possessing or displaying symmetryCompare asymmetric

maths

(of two points) capable of being joined by a line that is bisected by a given point or bisected perpendicularly by a given line or planethe points ( x, y ) and ( –x, –y ) are symmetrical about the origin
(of a configuration) having pairs of points that are symmetrical about a given point, line, or planea circle is symmetrical about a diameter
(of an equation or function of two or more variables) remaining unchanged in form after an interchange of two variablesx + y = z is a symmetrical equation

chem (of a compound) having a molecular structure in which substituents are symmetrical about the molecule

botany another word for isomerous

Also: symmetric (of a disease, infection, etc) affecting both sides of the body or corresponding parts, such as both legs

Derived forms of symmetrical

symmetrically, adverbsymmetricalness, noun

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单词	symmetrical
释义	symmetrical [ si-me-tri-kuhl ] / sɪˈmɛ trɪ kəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR symmetrical ON THESAURUS.COM adjective characterized by or exhibiting symmetry; well-proportioned, as a body or whole; regular in form or arrangement of corresponding parts. Geometry. noting two points in a plane such that the line segment joining the points is bisected by an axis: Points (1, 1) and (1, −1) are symmetrical with respect to the x-axis. noting a set consisting of pairs of points having this relation with respect to the same axis. noting two points in a plane such that the line segment joining the points is bisected by a point or center: The points (1, 1) and (−1, −1) are symmetrical with respect to (0, 0). noting a set consisting of pairs of points having this relation with respect to the same center. Usually symmetric .Mathematics. noting a square matrix that is equal to its transpose. noting a dyad or dyadic that is equal to its conjugate. noting a relation in which one element in relation to a second implies the second in relation to the first. Botany. divisible into two similar parts by more than one plane passing through the center; actinomorphic. (of a flower) having the same number of parts in each whorl. Chemistry. having a structure that exhibits a regular repeated pattern of the component parts. noting a benzene derivative in which three substitutions have occurred at alternate carbon atoms. affecting corresponding parts simultaneously, as certain diseases. Also sym·met·ric [si-me-trik] /sɪˈmɛ trɪk/ . Origin of symmetrical First recorded in 1745–55; symmetr(y) + -ical SYNONYMS FOR symmetrical 1 balanced, orderly, regular, congruous. SEE SYNONYMS FOR symmetrical ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM symmetrical sym·met·ri·cal·ly, adverbsym·met·ri·cal·ness, nounnon·sym·met·ri·cal, adjectiveun·sym·met·ri·cal, adjective un·sym·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby symmetrical Symmachus, symmetalism, symmetallism, Symmetrel, symmetric, symmetrical, symmetrical gangrene, symmetric difference, symmetric function, symmetric group, symmetric matrix Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for symmetrical Normally, symmetrical gigabit speeds require a fiber-to-the-home connection. Comcast says gigabit downloads and uploads are now possible over cable\|Jon Brodkin\|October 8, 2020\|Ars Technica The Pixel 5 looks like it has fully symmetrical bezels all the way around instead of a thicker chin on the bottom like the cheaper 4a. Google’s Pixel 5 has a metal back, wireless charging and costs $699\|Ron Amadeo\|September 30, 2020\|Ars Technica It takes Sharp four hours to get into character: “I take joy in the mathematical, symmetrical precision and perfectness of Bach.” The Brit Who Stormed Broadway\|Tim Teeman\|December 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It has the swooping, symmetrical grace of a bird's wingspan. The World's Most Beautiful Boat—Yours for Half a Billion Dollars\|Tim Teeman\|October 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This means closely examining photos for sought-after traits like height and a symmetrical face. Mining Instagram for Models\|Justin Jones\|August 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yes, Israel has nukes, and that technology has made Israel safe from symmetrical attack. Memo to Bibi Netanyahu: It’s Time to Build an Arsenal of Awe\|Lloyd Green\|December 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST All of them are beautiful and sexy by agreed standards (fit, slender yet shapely, big eyes, symmetrical features). Give Up on Mr. Perfect?\|Liesl Schillinger\|February 1, 2010\|DAILY BEAST The curve is symmetrical about the axis of y and has the axis of x for its asymptote. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7\|Various They differ from the barnacles in having a symmetrical shell, and being destitute of a flexible stalk. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3\|Various The semblance of balance is marked, also, in those stripes which are not symmetrical. Chincha Plain-weave cloths\|Lila M. O'Neale It is an irregularly cylindrical structure, divided into two lateral, symmetrical halves by fissures. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse\|United States Department of Agriculture The upper part is not symmetrical, but no new decorative element is introduced. Archeological Expedition to Arizona in 1895\|Jesse Walter Fewkes British Dictionary definitions for symmetrical symmetrical / (sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl) / adjective possessing or displaying symmetryCompare asymmetric maths (of two points) capable of being joined by a line that is bisected by a given point or bisected perpendicularly by a given line or planethe points ( x, y ) and ( –x, –y ) are symmetrical about the origin (of a configuration) having pairs of points that are symmetrical about a given point, line, or planea circle is symmetrical about a diameter (of an equation or function of two or more variables) remaining unchanged in form after an interchange of two variablesx + y = z is a symmetrical equation chem (of a compound) having a molecular structure in which substituents are symmetrical about the molecule botany another word for isomerous Also: symmetric (of a disease, infection, etc) affecting both sides of the body or corresponding parts, such as both legs Derived forms of symmetrical symmetrically, adverbsymmetricalness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to symmetrical balanced, commensurate, equal, proportional, regular, shapely, commensurable, in proportion, well-formed
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symmetrical

adjective

Origin of symmetrical

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adjective

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