symmetrical
adjective
sym·met·ri·cal
sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 
variants
or symmetric
1
: having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry
2
: having corresponding points whose connecting lines are bisected by a given point or perpendicularly bisected by a given line or plane
symmetrical curves
3
symmetric
: being such that the terms or variables may be interchanged without altering the value, character, or truth
symmetric equations
R is a symmetric relation if aRb implies bRa
4
a
: capable of division by a longitudinal plane into similar halves
symmetrical plant parts
b
: having the same number of members in each whorl of floral leaves
symmetrical flowers
5
: affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly
symmetrical rash
6
: exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula
especially
: being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule
Examples of symmetrical in a Sentence
The human body is symmetrical.
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The outdoor space features roses, tall trees, and symmetrical flowerbeds.
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
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—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 10 July 2024
So, having ticked all the practical boxes, this renaissance villa also happens to be staggeringly beautiful, with its symmetrical arches and Italianate gardens, all of which peer over the Arno Valley and Florence itself.
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The units are not symmetrical, so action on the right side may be different than the left.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
That may not seem like much on an absolute scale, but the front screen feels like a noticeable improvement and the symmetrical look is sharp.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PCMAG, 10 July 2024
So, having ticked all the practical boxes, this renaissance villa also happens to be staggeringly beautiful, with its symmetrical arches and Italianate gardens, all of which peer over the Arno Valley and Florence itself.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2023
The units are not symmetrical, so action on the right side may be different than the left.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024
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symmetrical
adjective
sym·met·ri·cal
sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or symmetric
: having, involving, or showing symmetry
Medical Definition
symmetrical
adjective
sym·met·ri·cal
sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or symmetric
: having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry: as
a
: affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly
a symmetrical rash
b
: exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula
especially
: being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule
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