symmetry

CEFRC1

/ˈsɪm.ɪ.tɹaɪ/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A balanced arrangement of matching parts.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

Examples

  • By architectural symmetry, Emmet means geometric symmetry combined with aesthetic uniformity.

  • The artist designed the building with a focus on balance and symmetry.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈsɪm.ɪ.tɹi/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.

More examples

In context

  • Before we examine Emmet's theory, we must clarify the concept of 'internal symmetry.'

  • She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said. And indeed she had the narrow eyes and the high cheekbone of that creature, and as nearly the sinuosity as is compatible with human symmetry.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The artist admired the blank of the tile pattern, where each side matched the other.

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Origin

noun

From Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría), from σύμμετρος (súmmetros, “symmetrical”), from σύν (sún, “with”) + μέτρον (métron, “measure”). By surface analysis, sym- + -metry.