symmetrical — having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is balanced around a central point or line
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is balanced around a central point or line
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈmetrɪkəl/
Korean meaning: 대칭적인, 균형잡힌, 좌우가 똑같은
Korean pronunciation: 시**메**트리컬
Example Sentences
- My face looks symmetrical in photos, but asymmetrical when I smile because my left dimple is deeper than my right one.
- The ancient Greek temple features a symmetrical facade that has inspired architects for centuries.
- She arranged her desk in a perfectly symmetrical way: two pens on each side, one notebook in the center, and even her coffee mug had to be exactly in the middle.
symmetrical
ADJECTIVE//sɪˈmetrɪkəl//
having parts that match each other, especially in a way that is balanced around a central point or line
A garden designer creates a perfectly symmetrical maze with matching sides
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When painted symmetrical, the results are identical!
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Origin
From Greek 'symmetria' meaning 'due proportion' or 'commensurability,' derived from 'sym-' (together) and 'metron' (measure). The word entered English via Latin and French, referring to balanced proportions in geometry and design.
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“My face looks symmetrical in photos, but asymmetrical when I smile because my left dimple is deeper than my right one.”
“The ancient Greek temple features a symmetrical facade that has inspired architects for centuries.”
“She arranged her desk in a perfectly symmetrical way: two pens on each side, one notebook in the center, and even her coffee mug had to be exactly in the middle.”
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