(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
symmetry
How to use symmetry in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for symmetry.
Editorial note
It's troublesome and annoying to them, and I enjoy the symmetry.
Quick take
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of symmetry gathered in one view.
balance among the parts of something
(physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for symmetry.
noun
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
See also: symmetricalness, correspondence, balance
noun
balance among the parts of something
See also: proportion
noun
(physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions
See also: isotropy
Example sentences
It's troublesome and annoying to them, and I enjoy the symmetry.
This loses the symmetry inherent in the types and forces you to add a whole bunch of redundant noise to your code.
The pattern and symmetry, glistening like shiny gossamer art.
Maybe it is a fitting weapon for the twenty-first century, to put back some symmetry in asymmetric wars.
For the comic symmetry of the universe, I hope some digital archeologist picks up this comment in 3599 and curses us under his breath.
We find that symmetry with respect to rotations about a point conserves angular momentum about that point.
But the lack of symmetry says a lot about how diseases are identified; it is about institutional convenience.
Anything that help show structure, symmetry, hierarchy, or other patterns is bringing your reader one step closer to understanding.
If I may be the lone dissenter...Could it be that there are many business people, some of who have ideas but no ability to execute, some of who can execute but have no ideas, and a very few who have ideas and can execute on them?And like wise could it be that there are many developers, some of whom have ideas but cannot build their dreams, some of whom can build but have no ideas, and a very select few that have ideas and can build them?If these two suppositions are correct, then there are some pairings of business person and developer that can work, including a rare business person who has an idea and can execute on the idea, and who needs a developer who can build but doesn't have an idea?Of course there's some symmetry here, there are going to be developers with ideas and who can build.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use symmetry in a sentence?
It's troublesome and annoying to them, and I enjoy the symmetry.
What does symmetry mean?
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
What part of speech is symmetry?
symmetry is commonly used as noun.