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symmetric

Adjective
pl: nullpast: nullpp: nulling: nullcomp: more symmetricsup: most symmetric

This term carries a strong sense of balance, order, and mathematical precision. It describes a mirroring effect where one half reflects the other, evoking a feeling of stability and harmony often found in architecture, biology, and geometry. While symmetry is often associated with beauty, in a technical or artistic context, being symmetric can imply a lack of spontaneity or a rigid adherence to a pattern. It differs from balance in that balance can be asymmetrical yet stable, whereas symmetry requires an exact correspondence of parts.

Meanings

Adjective
[something]

Having parts that are exactly the same size, shape, and position on opposite sides of a dividing line or center.

"The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetric."

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