What does “symmetry” mean?
- 1
nounthe quality of having two halves that match exactly
The building is admired for its perfect symmetry.
- 2
nouna pleasing balance or similarity between two things
There is a nice symmetry between the start and end of the story.
Symmetry at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- C1 (advanced)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈsɪmətri/ · SIM-uh-tree
How to use “symmetry” correctly
The adjective is “symmetrical” (UK and US) or “symmetric” (more technical).
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- balance
- proportion
- harmony
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- asymmetry
Word family
- symmetrical
- asymmetry
- asymmetrical
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