Definition of SYMMETRY

symmetry

Plural: symmetries

Noun

  • Exact correspondence of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line.
  • (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
  • balance among the parts of something
  • (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
  • Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.
  • The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

Examples

  • A balanced Scrabble board often shows a beautiful SYMMETRY in word placement.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría), from σύμμετρος (súmmetros, “symmetrical”), from σύν (sún, “with”) + μέτρον (métron, “measure”). By surface analysis, sym- + -metry.

Scrabble Score: 18

symmetry: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
symmetry: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
symmetry: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

symmetry: valid Words With Friends Word