Synonyms for

Symmetry

Verb / ˈsɪmʌtri: / Another word for symmetry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Symmetry is when something has two parts that are exactly the same when divided by a line or point.

Synonyms & similar words

isotropy proportion disproportion balance correspondence asymmetry anisotropy symmetricalness balance harmony proportion uniformity equilibrium correspondence consistency comparability par sameness similarity reflection resemblance identity equality repetition doubleness twoness duplication twinning

Synonyms by register

Formal

balance proportionality congruence correspondence

Informal

evenness match likeness

Literary

harmony accord parallelism

Antonyms

asymmetry imbalance irregularity disproportion lopsidedness unevenness

Common collocations

  • perfect symmetry
  • rotational symmetry
  • bilateral symmetry
  • mirror symmetry
  • visual symmetry
  • mathematical symmetry
  • symmetry group

Word family

noun symmetry
verb symmetrize
adjective symmetric
adverb symmetrically

Usage note

Symmetry often implies a pleasing or elegant balance. While 'asymmetry' is its direct antonym, 'imbalance' or 'irregularity' can also be used depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. The snowflake has perfect symmetry.
  2. The face is symmetrical, which makes it more attractive.
  3. The butterfly's wings are symmetrical.
  4. The building has symmetry in its design.
  5. The artist created a piece with perfect symmetry.

Quotes

  • As symmetry is a beauty, so simplicity is a charm.
  • The poetry of the earth is never dead.
  • Symmetry is what we see at a glance.

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