: the quality of something that has two sides or halves that are the same or very close in size, shape, and position : the quality of having symmetrical parts
the symmetry of the human body
The building has perfect symmetry.
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“Symmetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/symmetry. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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