adj
symmetric
Symmetric (adj) means Synonym of symmetrical.
adj
1
Synonym of symmetrical
2
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
Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.
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Etymology
From symmetry + -ic, from Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría).
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What is the meaning of symmetric?
"symmetric" (adj) means synonym of symmetrical.
What are the different meanings of symmetric?
"symmetric" has 3 main meanings: 1. Synonym of symmetrical; 2. 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. Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.