symmetrical

adjective

sym·met·ri·cal sə-ˈme-tri-kəl

variants or symmetric

sə-ˈme-trik

Synonyms of symmetrical next

: having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry

: having corresponding points whose connecting lines are bisected by a given point or perpendicularly bisected by a given line or plane

symmetrical curves

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

: capable of division by a longitudinal plane into similar halves

symmetrical plant parts

: having the same number of members in each whorl of floral leaves

symmetrical flowers

: affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly

symmetrical rash

: exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula

especially : being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule

symmetrically

sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē

adverb

symmetricalness

sə-ˈme-tri-kəl-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

The human body is symmetrical.

Recent Examples on the Web The center leaf is usually larger than the other two and the leaves are rarely symmetrical, meaning one side of the leaf isn’t usually identical to the other side. —

Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 10 May 2023 Jones always mixes an odd number of cheeses to avoid an overly symmetrical look. —

Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 14 Nov. 2022 Wes Anderson is obviously the king of the symmetrical wide shot. —

Ilana Kaplan, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2022 The goal is to have a functional and symmetrical range of motion in both ankles that is appropriate for the individual. —

Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022 Eyebrows are lusher and symmetrical. —

Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Mar. 2023 Our brains are two-lobed and bilaterally symmetrical, and they’re located in our heads. —

Kate Golembiewski, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2022 My face is not very symmetrical, actually. —

Jenny Singer, Glamour, 18 June 2022 So too, its jaw is not symmetrical. —

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