1. the quality of having parts that match or correspond to one another, especially when arranged around a central point or axis
2. correct or pleasing proportion between the parts of something
3. a mathematical property where a figure or equation remains unchanged under certain transformations
Usage: mathematics

Examples

• The butterfly’s wings showed perfect symmetry.
• The architect designed the building with classical symmetry.
• Her face had an unusual symmetry that made her very photogenic.
• The garden was laid out with geometric symmetry.
• The equation demonstrates rotational symmetry.
• Ancient Greek temples are famous for their symmetry.
• The snowflake exhibited six-fold symmetry under the microscope.