symmetrical

CEFRB2

/sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having matching parts on opposite sides.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

Examples

  • The earth is not symmetrical about the equator.

  • It needs to be perfectly symmetrical.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/
  • /sɪˈmetɹɪkəl/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • The building had a perfectly symmetrical façade.

  • perfectly symmetrical

  • symmetrical design

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The building's design was blank, with identical towers on both ends.

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Origin

adjective

From symmetry + -ical.