symmetrically
/sɪˈmetrɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · [səmˈɛtrɪkli] /sɪˈmetrɪkli/ (ame, ipa) · [səmˈɛtrɪkli] /-rə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce symmetrically (audio) -rēk-, -li/ (ame, mw)
symmetrically — adverb
1. with parts set in matching positions around a middle line or point, so each side
with parts set in matching positions around a middle line or point, so each side answers the other like a mirror image or a turned copy.
The museum placed two stone lions symmetrically beside the front steps.
arranged in matching positions on each side
Bao folded the paper symmetrically before cutting out the snowflake design.
verb + symmetrically before a making action
In the logo, red stars sit symmetrically above the blue circle.
The surgeon marked the cheeks symmetrically to guide the final stitches.
At dusk, the bridge lights shone symmetrically across both sides of the river.
- evenly
stresses equal spacing or amount, but not necessarily mirror matching
- uniformly
means in the same way everywhere, often without paired sides
- proportionally
focuses on matching ratio or scale rather than mirrored position
- asymmetrically
with one side or part not matching the other
- unevenly
with irregular spacing or balance
文法句型
be arranged symmetrically
verb + symmetrically around + noun
verb + symmetrically on both sides
用法筆記
Common with verbs such as arrange, place, fold, and mark when physical layout matters. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about visible matching shape or position, not equal treatment or response.
常見錯誤
2. with the same role, burden, or reply on each side, so neither side gets better t
with the same role, burden, or reply on each side, so neither side gets better treatment than the other.
After the merger, both partners shared the risk symmetrically and split profits equally.
equal duties and gains on both sides
The teacher questioned the two teams symmetrically, giving each side the same time.
same standard applied to both groups
Our contract penalizes late delivery symmetrically, whether the fault is yours or ours.
The judge treated both complaints symmetrically instead of trusting the older company.
Gita answered the brothers symmetrically, praising one effort and criticizing the other.
- equally
broad everyday word for the same degree, without the sense of two matching sides
- correspondingly
stresses matching movement or reply between paired parts
- reciprocally
focuses on mutual exchange, especially in formal writing
- one-sidedly
in a way that favours or protects only one side
- unequally
with different standards or burdens for each side
文法句型
treat + noun + symmetrically
apply + noun + symmetrically
share + noun + symmetrically
用法筆記
Often used for rules, rights, blame, and negotiations where the same standard must apply to both sides. Distinguish from sense 1: here the match is in treatment or function, not in physical shape.