symmetrical
pronunciation
How to pronounce symmetrical in British English:
UK [sɪˈmetrɪkl]
How to pronounce symmetrical in American English:
US [sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl]
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- Adjective:
- having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
- exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities
Word Origin
- symmetrical (adj.)
- 1751, from symmetry + -ical. Related: Symmetrically (1570s).
Example
- 1. In this sense predictions and explanations are symmetrical and reversible .
- 2. In fact , even babies respond more positively to attractive , symmetrical faces .
- 3. Faces that are more symmetrical and average-looking tend to be rated as more attractive in scientific studies .
- 4. Do people seek symmetrical partners ?
- 5. A normal sweat pattern is symmetrical .