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symmetrical

/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/adjective4 syllables

Symmetrical means: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts.

Synonyms for symmetrical23

adjective, as in having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts

symmetric, bilateral, isobilateral, bilaterally symmetrical, bilaterally symmetric, biradial, cruciate, cruciform, even, regular, interchangeable, isosceles, radial, stellate
and 6 more, radiate, radially symmetrical, centrosymmetric, rhombohedral, trigonal, parallel

adjective, as in exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities

harmonious, proportionate, balanced

Opposites of symmetrical

asymmetrical

What does symmetrical mean?2

adjective

1

having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts

2

exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with symmetrical?1

five syllables

asymmetrical
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Symmetrical in a sentence

  • The earth is not symmetrical about the equator.JimBreen
  • The layout of the prison was fairly symmetrical.CM
  • Jamin's perfectly symmetrical features give her an ethereal and timeless beauty.Amastan
  • It needs to be perfectly symmetrical.Spamster

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