symmetry

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symmetry (enc)

Noun	1.	symmetry - (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact correspondence of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane symmetricalness, correspondence, balance spatial property, spatiality - any property relating to or occupying space geometrical regularity, regularity - a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles bilateral symmetry, bilateralism, bilaterality - the property of being symmetrical about a vertical plane radial symmetry - the property of symmetry about an axis; "the starfish illustrates radial symmetry" math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement asymmetry, imbalance - (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
	2.	symmetry - balance among the parts of something proportion equipoise, counterbalance, equilibrium, balance - equality of distribution
	3.	symmetry - (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions isotropy property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" natural philosophy, physical science, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions

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