symmetry

Definitions

The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

Correct or pleasing proportion of the parts of a thing.

A property of an object that remains invariant under certain transformations, such as reflection or rotation.

Examples

The architect designed the building with perfect symmetry to create a sense of balance.

The butterfly's wings display a beautiful symmetry in their patterns and colors.

In mathematics, symmetry is a fundamental concept used to describe geometric shapes.

Synonyms

balance proportion harmony regularity uniformity equilibrium correspondence

Antonyms

asymmetry imbalance disproportion irregularity distortion unevenness chaos