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symmetrical

/sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/

Meanings
  • adjective

    having exactly similar halves, parts, or sides.

  • relating to or exhibiting symmetry.


Rhymes
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harmonical , marrional , parabional
Variants
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symmetric , symmetrical , symmetrically , symmetricalness , symmetricalnesses , radial symmetries , radial symmetry , radially symmetrical
Forms
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symmetries, asymmetrical


Etymology
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from the Greek word symmetrion, meaning 'agreement in dimensions'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'symmetrical' contains the root word 'metry', which means measurement.

  2. In nature, many organisms exhibit some degree of symmetry, from the simple radial symmetry of a sea anemone to the more complex bilateral symmetry of a human being.


Related Concepts
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  1. asymmetry: the opposite of symmetry, where the two halves or parts are not identical

  2. bilateral symmetry: a type of symmetry where the left and right sides of an organism are mirror images of each other


Culture
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In art and architecture, symmetry is used to create balance and harmony. In literature, it can be used to create parallelism and contrast. In mathematics, it refers to the property of having identical halves.

How to Memorize "symmetrical"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize an object with perfect symmetry, such as a mirror image or a perfectly shaped circle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'symmetrical' with the idea of balance and harmony.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Symmetry is my ally' to remember the meaning of the word.


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