Symmetrical Meaning
/sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjExhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
Sentence Examples
It needs to be perfectly symmetrical.
The earth is not symmetrical about the equator.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The building's design was ____, with identical towers on both ends.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The architect designed the new building to be perfectly ____ with equal sized wings on both sides of the entrance today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English symmetry Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ical English -ical English symmetrical From symmetry + -ical.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The building's design was ____, with identical towers on both ends.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The architect designed the new building to be perfectly ____ with equal sized wings on both sides of the entrance today.