What does "symmetrical" mean?

Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

How do you pronounce "symmetrical"?

Pronounced //sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl//.

Common synonyms include: proportionate, regular, apoise, arranged, balanced, bilaterally symmetrical.

//sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Adjective

1
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
"symmetrical design"

Adjective

1
exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities wordnet
2
having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts wordnet

"It needs to be perfectly symmetrical."

From symmetry + -ical.

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