symmetrical
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4.1
- adjective
- /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
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simétrico
- The results were that both men and women gave the most symmetrical faces the highest ratings.
- bilaterally symmetrical
- symmetrical pattern
- symmetrical composition
And the situation was exactly symmetric for the Soviet Union.
- And the situation was exactly symmetric for the Soviet Union.
- So, so none of us are symmetrical, but some people are pretty damn close.
- This is the symmetrical construction of halves in Hemingway's novel.
- Like really symmetrical, like perfect little stitches.
- And what we want is full, even symmetrical activity.
Examples
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And this one reported that people who had symmetrical faces were better dancers.
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Anyway, and it's symmetrical on the other side.
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His face is so symmetrical.
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But has anybody else noticed how wonderfully symmetrical his face is?
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The calm of her perfectly symmetrical face is animated by a slight but perceptible smile.
Academic text (2011) -
Josue-Luis had a perfectly proportioned, symmetrical face, with even features and large, endearing black eyes.
Academic text (1991) -
His face is remarkably symmetrical, with both sides looking nearly identical.
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The artist aimed to create a symmetrical design that balanced both sides perfectly.
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The butterfly's wings are symmetrical, showcasing the same patterns on each side.
Synonyms
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4.3
The same on both sides when split down the middle
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5.7
Having the same parts on both sides of a middle line, like a leaf or face
Having two matching halves on each side of a middle line
The left and right sides of a body or object match each other
Having the same parts on both sides, like a leaf with the same top and bottom
Parts spread out from a central point so slices around it look the same
Antonyms
Compounds
How Symmetric
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word symmetrical comes from Greek parts sym- meaning 'together' and metron meaning 'measure', the same root as in meter. So something symmetrical is 'measured together', which is why its parts match on both sides.