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
The sun was starting its descent, crowning the symmetrical facades with a halo of gold. — Molly Wizenberg, Town & Country, "Vintage Bordeaux," 14 Jan. 2013 Perfectly symmetrical Japanese sandwiches seem to have taken over Instagram lately. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Konbi’s mesmerizing Japanese egg sandwiches coming to San Francisco," 23 July 2019 Both churches have a symmetrical facade, adorned with columns and twin bell towers. — Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, "Five Wounds Church in San Jose turning 100 years old," 6 July 2019 But their record – a symmetrical 40-40 entering the season’s midpoint – certainly marked new territory. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Tatis, Hosmer power Padres’ winning first half," 29 June 2019 Einstein connected the dots: The speed of light was a measurable manifestation of the symmetrical relationship between electric and magnetic fields — a more fundamental concept than space itself. — Quanta Magazine, "The Simple Idea Behind Einstein’s Greatest Discoveries," 26 June 2019 Defining Qualities of Colonial Architecture American colonial homes are simple, symmetrical, and rectangular. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Here’s Why Colonial-Style Homes Reign Supreme," 2 May 2019 Paths 7, a repudiation of this regret, takes the form of a strikingly symmetrical pile of gold leaf situated just beneath the tip of a drop spindle pendulum. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "These Engaging, Immersive Works Erase the Line Between Art and Audience," 19 June 2019 Step 3: Make symmetrical black lines on the sides of your face. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "This Skeleton Face Paint Tutorial Is Actually Easier Than You Think," 18 June 2019These 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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