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Symmetrical Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Symmetrical has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

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

"The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetrical, as each side mirrors the other in color pattern and vein structure."

2

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

"The ancient temple was built so perfectly symmetrical that every column on the west side had a direct counterpart on the east."

3

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

"The architect admired how the building's symmetrical windows created a sense of perfect balance across the facade."

Related Terms
Antonyms
asymmetric
Rhyming Words
cal ical kcal fecal jacal bocal decal mucal focal local cocal ducal cecal tical vocal socal mescal plical fiscal laical
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