symmetrical

/si'metrik/ Cách viết khác : (symmetrical) /si'metrikəl/

Thân thiện

The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetrical.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities: "Symmetrical" describes something that is balanced, where parts on opposite sides of a central line or point are equivalent or correspond to each other.
   • Having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts: It specifically refers to a precise, mirror-like balance in form, where one side is a reflection of the other.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetrical. (The pattern on one wing is an exact mirror image of the pattern on the other.)
  • The architect designed a symmetrical building with identical wings on each side. (The left and right halves of the building correspond in size, shape, and layout.)
  • A circle is a symmetrical shape. (Any line drawn through its center divides it into two equal halves.)

Advanced Usage

• "Bilaterally symmetrical": A biological term describing organisms (like humans or butterflies) that can be divided into matching halves along one plane.
  • Vertebrates are typically bilaterally symmetrical.
• "Radially symmetrical": Describing something (like a starfish or a flower) that is symmetrical around a central point, like the spokes of a wheel.
  • A daisy is a radially symmetrical flower.

Variants and Related Words

• Symmetry (n): The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.
  • The symmetry of the snowflake was beautiful.
• Symmetrically (adv): In a symmetrical manner.
  • The columns were placed symmetrically on either side of the door.
• Asymmetrical (adj): The opposite; not symmetrical.
  • Her asymmetrical haircut was very stylish.

Synonyms

• Balanced: Being in a state of equilibrium.
• Proportional: Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity.
• Regular: Arranged in a consistent or symmetrical pattern.

Antonyms

• Asymmetrical: Lacking symmetry.
• Irregular: Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
• Lopsided: With one side lower or smaller than the other.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
2. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• harmonious
• proportionate
• symmetric