symmetrical
adjective
sym·met·ri·cal
| \ sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
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variants:
or symmetric \ sə-ˈme-trik
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Definition of symmetrical
1
: having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry
2
: having corresponding points whose connecting lines are bisected by a given point or perpendicularly bisected by a given line or plane
symmetrical curves
3
symmetric
: being such that the terms or variables may be interchanged without altering the value, character, or truth
symmetric equations R is a symmetric relation if aRb implies bRa
4a
: capable of division by a longitudinal plane into similar halves
symmetrical plant parts
b
: having the same number of members in each whorl of floral leaves
symmetrical flowers
5
: affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly
symmetrical rash
6
: exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula
especially
: being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule
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Other Words from symmetrical
symmetrically
\ sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
symmetricalness
\ sə-ˈme-tri-kəl-nəs
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noun
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noun
Examples of symmetrical in a Sentence
The human body is symmetrical.
Recent Examples on the Web
Shear keeps the symmetrical nature of a hurricane from taking hold. — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, "What you need to know about hurricane season," 3 Sep. 2019 An oscillating hydrofoil resembles an aircraft wing, but with a symmetrical elliptical cross section that allows for energy harvesting as the tide ebbs and flows. — Shweta Narayan, Smithsonian, "How Engineers of New Energy Technology Are Taking Cues From Nature," 31 Aug. 2019 That’s all thanks to their encasement in a stark, symmetrical castle, decorated with taxidermy and covered in snow. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Here's Where That Over-the-Top Castle in Succession Is Really Located," 26 Aug. 2019 The sight of its symmetrical leaves pouring down from a hanging pot, for instance, feels playful—like the kind of imaginative detail a kid would want in an otherwise empty corner. — Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, "How to Grow English Ivy, According to a Professional “Plant Mom”," 14 Aug. 2019 Its symmetrical buildings remain behind a high fence with trespassing warnings, a sheriff’s car parked as sentry. — Carolyn Kellogg, latimes.com, "Colson Whitehead on the ‘incredible evil’ of the real school that inspired ‘Nickel Boys’," 12 July 2019 Every match of Gunfight begins with four combatants (two teams of two) spawning on opposite ends of a small, mostly symmetrical arena. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Boom-shaka-laka: Call of Duty’s new “Gunfight” mode is like NBA Jam with guns," 11 July 2019 Knife skills are a highlight in Chinese cooking, too, which is why at the finest restaurants, the ginger is sliced into exquisitely symmetrical strands. — New York Times, "How to Create a Chinese Feast, Inspired by Lulu Wang’s ‘The Farewell’," 11 July 2019 The sun was starting its descent, crowning the symmetrical facades with a halo of gold. — Molly Wizenberg, Town & Country, "Vintage Bordeaux," 14 Jan. 2013These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'symmetrical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for symmetrical
symmetrical
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of symmetrical
: having sides or halves that are the same : having or showing symmetry
See the full definition for symmetrical in the English Language Learners Dictionary
symmetrical
adjective
sym·met·ri·cal
| \ sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
\
\
variants:
or symmetric \ -rik \
Kids Definition of symmetrical
: having or showing symmetry
a symmetrical shape
symmetrical
adjective
sym·met·ri·cal
| \ sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
\
\
variants:
or symmetric \ -trik
\
\
Medical Definition of symmetrical
: having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry: as
a
: affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly
a symmetrical rash
b
: exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula
especially
: being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule
Other Words from symmetrical
symmetrically
\ -tri-k(ə-)lē
\
adverb
\
adverb
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