symétrique — meaning in English

English meaning

• symmetric adj Synonym of symmetrical
• symmetrical adj Having matching parts on either side of a dividing line or centre; balanced in shape or arrangement.

Senses

symétrique is used for these senses in English:

• symmetric (set theory) Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).
• symmetrical Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

symmetric — full definition

1. adj Synonym of symmetrical
2. adj Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).
3. adj Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.