symmetry.

A balanced correspondence of parts, especially when a shape or pattern stays the same under reflection, rotation, or another specified change.

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Words that belong together

• bilateral symmetry
• symmetry of the design

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The damaged wing disrupted the symmetry of the facade.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Countable or uncountable by context; countable singular symmetry; plural symmetries. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: comparison. Commonness: moderately common.