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symmetry

noun (no plural)

«symmetry» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Symmetry is the state of having two halves that match exactly, or of being balanced in shape or form. tree →
Symmetry in a person means a pleasing, even shape of the body. tree →

In the lessons

in the tales a fine balance of shape; in lessons a shape with a line of symmetry, where one half is a mirror of the other

Examples

A butterfly's wings show symmetry. tree →
The square has four lines of symmetry. tree →
She was perfect in her symmetry and proportions. tree →

Note

Symmetry gives no number, but matching parts can be counted to check a total; the word itself changes no count.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «symmetry» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«symmetry» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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