symmetry — The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis. Balanced proportions and harmonious arrangement of elements.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis. Balanced proportions and harmonious arrangement of elements.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪmətri/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks perfect symmetry means knocking things off both sides of the table equally.
- The architect carefully planned the building's symmetry to create visual harmony.
- Human faces are considered more attractive when they have greater facial symmetry.
symmetry
NOUN[/ˈsɪmətri/]
The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis. Balanced proportions and harmonious arrangement of elements.
The butterfly's wings displayed perfect symmetry.
The palace was admired for its perfect symmetry. (↔️ Mirror + ⚖️ Balance → Symmetry)
Perfect symmetry, careful geometry, and beautiful artistry created a stunning stage.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek symmetria, meaning 'agreement in dimensions' or 'due proportion.' The word entered English through Latin and French in the 16th century.
Breakdown
sym- (together, with) + metr- (measure) + -y (noun suffix meaning 'state or quality')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat thinks perfect symmetry means knocking things off both sides of the table equally.”
“The architect carefully planned the building's symmetry to create visual harmony.”
“Human faces are considered more attractive when they have greater facial symmetry.”
“The wedding cake's symmetry was ruined when Uncle Bob accidentally bumped into it.”
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