symmetry
nounfeminine/simɨˈtɾiɐ/medium
si·me·tri·a
Definition
The exact correspondence, in size, shape, and relative position, of the parts of a whole in relation to a point, line, or plane.
Bilateral symmetry is common in the animal kingdom.
The architect valued symmetry in the building's facade.
Common collocations
bilateral symmetryaxial symmetryaxis of symmetrybeauty of symmetry
Etymology
Do grego 'symmetría' (com medida, proporção).