adj
Uncommon
symmetrical
sih-MEHT-rih-kuhl
Symmetrical (adj) means having matching parts on either side of a dividing line or centre; balanced in shape or arrangement. Example: “Butterfly wings are famously symmetrical.”
adj
1
Having matching parts on either side of a dividing line or centre; balanced in shape or arrangement.
"Butterfly wings are famously symmetrical."
"The garden was laid out in a symmetrical pattern of hedges and paths."
How to use symmetrical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBalanced — the same on both sides of a centre line.
Common pairings
perfectly symmetrical
symmetrical design
symmetrical pattern
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more symmetrical
- Superlative
- most symmetrical
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Etymology
From symmetry + -ical.
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What does “symmetrical” mean?
The word “symmetrical” means having matching parts on either side of a dividing line or centre; balanced in shape or arrangement. In plain terms, balanced — the same on both sides of a centre line.
How do you pronounce “symmetrical”?
“Symmetrical” is pronounced sih-MEHT-rih-kuhl (/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “symmetrical” in a sentence?
Here is “symmetrical” used in a sentence: “Butterfly wings are famously symmetrical.”
What part of speech is “symmetrical”?
“Symmetrical” is an adjective.
Is “symmetrical” a common word?
“Symmetrical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
