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symmetricallyin a way that has exactly the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that has exactly the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line

Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈmetrɪkli/

Example Sentences

  • The chef symmetrically arranged the vegetables on both sides of the plate like a food artist.
  • The building's windows are symmetrically positioned to create visual harmony.
  • My cat always sits symmetrically in the center of my keyboard when I'm working.

symmetrically

ADVERB

[/sɪˈmetrɪkli/]

in a way that has exactly the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line

a skilled gardener carefully plants colorful flowers in matching patterns on both sides of a central pathway. She measures the distance between each flower to ensure they mirror each other exactly. The left side of the garden displays red roses, purple tulips, and yellow daisies in precise rows. The right side shows the exact same flowers planted in identical positions and spacing. Other gardeners step back to admire how both halves of the garden create a perfect mirror image.  flowers arranged symmetrically with exactly the same shape, size, and position on both sides of the dividing pathway
💡 Concept

a skilled gardener carefully plants colorful flowers in matching patterns on both sides of a central pathway. She measures the distance between each flower to ensure they mirror each other exactly. The left side of the garden displays red roses, purple tulips, and yellow daisies in precise rows. The right side shows the exact same flowers planted in identical positions and spacing. Other gardeners step back to admire how both halves of the garden create a perfect mirror image. flowers arranged symmetrically with exactly the same shape, size, and position on both sides of the dividing pathway

The palace was built symmetrically on both sides. (↔️ Mirror + ⚖️ Balance → Symmetrically)
🧠 Mnemonic

The palace was built symmetrically on both sides. (↔️ Mirror + ⚖️ Balance → Symmetrically)

The stage was arranged symmetrically, performed theatrically, and applauded spectacularly.
🎵 Rhyme

The stage was arranged symmetrically, performed theatrically, and applauded spectacularly.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/sɪˈmetrɪkli/
🇬🇧 UK/sɪˈmetrɪkli/

🌳Etymology

Rootsymmetr-
Suffix--ically

🎵Rhyme

geometricallymetricallytheoretically
geometrically
metrically
theoretically

🔗Collocations

symmetrically arranged
symmetrically designed
symmetrically balanced
symmetrically placed
symmetrically distributed

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef symmetrically arranged the vegetables on both sides of the plate like a food artist.

The building's windows are symmetrically positioned to create visual harmony.

😄 Fun example

My cat always sits symmetrically in the center of my keyboard when I'm working.

The data points are symmetrically distributed around the mean value.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

evenlyproportionallyuniformlybalancedharmoniously

Antonyms

asymmetricallyunevenlyirregularly

Related

symmetrysymmetricbalanceproportionharmony

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