symmetrical

• Qui est composé de parties exactement identiques disposées en vis-à-vis ou autour d'un axe ; qui présente un équilibre et une proportion harmonieuse.

Describes something that is made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; balanced and proportionate.

1. Balanced in formB2formal

   Having parts that correspond to each other in size, shape, and position on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.

   Symétrique (équilibré dans la forme)

   • The building's design is perfectly symmetrical, with identical wings on each side.
   • A butterfly's wings are symmetrical in pattern and shape.
   • The artist aimed for a symmetrical composition in the painting.

   Synonymesbalancedcongruentcorrespondingevenmirror imageregularuniform

   Antonymesasymmetricalirregularlopsideduneven

2. Correspondence or equivalenceC1formal

   Exhibiting a balanced or equivalent relationship between different parts or entities.

   Symétrique (correspondance ou équivalence)

   • The two arguments are symmetrical in their logical structure.
   • There is a symmetrical relationship between supply and demand in economics.
   • The treaty established a symmetrical exchange of cultural programs.

   Synonymesbalancedcommensuratecorrespondingequivalentevenmatchingproportionate

   Antonymesasymmetricaldisproportionatelopsidedunequal