A1 noun Neutral

symmetry

/ˈsɪmətri/

Symmetry is when two sides of something look exactly the same, like a mirror image. It is often used in art and nature to describe a sense of balance and beauty.

Ejemplos

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1

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

2

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

3

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
symmetry
Verb
symmetrize
Adverbio
symmetrically
Adjetivo
symmetrical
Relacionado
asymmetry
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'sym' in symmetry as 'same'—both sides are the same.

Quiz rápido

The artist used ________ to make the face look balanced and beautiful.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: symmetry

Ejemplos

1

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

everyday

The wings of the butterfly show perfect symmetry.

2

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

formal

The architect designed the palace with strict symmetry.

3

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

informal

I like the symmetry in your new drawing.

4

In geometry, symmetry refers to an object being invariant under transformations.

academic

In geometry, symmetry refers to an object being invariant under transformations.

5

We chose this logo because its symmetry represents stability.

business

We chose this logo because its symmetry represents stability.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
symmetry
Verb
symmetrize
Adverbio
symmetrically
Adjetivo
symmetrical
Relacionado
asymmetry

Colocaciones comunes

perfect symmetry perfect symmetry
mirror symmetry mirror symmetry
bilateral symmetry bilateral symmetry
lack of symmetry lack of symmetry
radial symmetry radial symmetry

Frases Comunes

line of symmetry

line of symmetry

in perfect symmetry

in perfect symmetry

sense of symmetry

sense of symmetry

Se confunde a menudo con

symmetry vs cemetery

A cemetery is a place where dead people are buried, while symmetry is a balanced shape.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when talking about things that can be folded in half to match perfectly. It is a very common term in art, architecture, and biology.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell it as 'symetry' with one 'm'. Also, be careful not to confuse it with 'asymmetry', which means the opposite.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'sym' in symmetry as 'same'—both sides are the same.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek 'syn' (together) and 'metron' (measure), meaning 'measured together'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an uncountable noun in general contexts The plural 'symmetries' is used in mathematics and science Often follows adjectives like 'perfect', 'geometric', or 'flawless'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, symmetry is associated with divine perfection and is a key feature in religious buildings like the Taj Mahal.

Quiz rápido

The artist used ________ to make the face look balanced and beautiful.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: symmetry

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