Symmetric Meaning
/sɪˈmɛt.ɹɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjSynonym of symmetrical
adjOf a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).
Sentence Examples
The relationship "A loves B" is not reflexive, transitive, or symmetric.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The butterfly's wings are perfectly ____, each side a mirror image.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The butterfly has a perfectly ____ pattern on its wings that makes it look very beautiful and well balanced today.
Word Origin & History
From symmetry + -ic, from Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The butterfly's wings are perfectly ____, each side a mirror image.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The butterfly has a perfectly ____ pattern on its wings that makes it look very beautiful and well balanced today.