symmetric
symmetric — adjective
- symmetricpositive
- more symmetriccomparative
- most symmetricsuperlative
1. A shape, design, or object that is symmetric can be split down the middle into t
A shape, design, or object that is symmetric can be split down the middle into two halves that are exactly the same size and form, so that one half looks like a reflection of the other.
The butterfly's wings were perfectly symmetric, each side matching the other exactly.
symmetric + body structure (wings)
Nala admired the temple's symmetric design, where the left side mirrored the right.
symmetric + architecture/design
The architect designed a symmetric front for the hospital, with matching windows on each side.
Yara drew a symmetric shape on the paper — a heart with two identical halves.
The human face is roughly symmetric, though one eye may sit higher than the other.
- symmetrical
identical in meaning; 'symmetrical' is slightly more common than 'symmetric' in everyday use
- balanced
less technical; can describe visual harmony even without perfect mirroring
- even
informal; describes a flat or level surface rather than mirrored halves
- proportionate
more formal; focuses on correct size relationships between parts
- asymmetric
the direct opposite; lacking mirror halves
- uneven
informal; not regular in shape or position
文法句型
be + symmetric
symmetric + noun
用法筆記
Often used with 'perfectly' or 'roughly' to describe how exact the mirrored halves are. The opposite is 'asymmetric'.
常見錯誤
2. A relationship, agreement, or system that is symmetric gives equal importance, r
A relationship, agreement, or system that is symmetric gives equal importance, rights, or benefits to each side involved.
In a symmetric relationship, both partners share the household duties equally.
symmetric + relationship (shared duties)
The two companies agreed to a symmetric deal, giving each side the same benefits.
symmetric + deal/agreement
Minho and Meera share driving the kids to school in a symmetric arrangement.
The new trade deal is not symmetric — one side has better market access.
Their friendship felt symmetric because they cared about each other in the same way.
- balanced
more common in everyday speech; suggests fairness without the formal tone of 'symmetric'
- equal
focuses on identical quantity or value rather than structural mirroring
- reciprocal
emphasises mutual action or exchange between two sides
- even
informal; suggests fairness in division
文法句型
be + symmetric
symmetric + noun
用法筆記
Describes relationships, agreements, or distributions where each side has comparable weight. Not used for physical size or shape — use sense 1 for that.