symmetry

• Nom désignant la propriété d'être constitué de parties exactement semblables disposées en vis-à-vis ou autour d'un axe; peut décrire un équilibre, une proportion ou une correspondance dans la forme, la disposition ou les propriétés mathématiques.

A noun referring to the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; it can describe balance, proportion, or correspondence in form, arrangement, or mathematical properties.

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1. Reflectional balanceB2formalscientific

   In mathematics, the property of a shape or relation where one side is an exact mirror image of the other across a dividing line or plane.

   symétrie axiale

   • The butterfly's wings exhibit perfect symmetry.
   • A square has four lines of symmetry.
   • The architect designed the building with bilateral symmetry.

   Synonymesbilateral symmetrymirror symmetry

2. Harmonious proportionB1formalart

   A balanced and pleasing arrangement of parts within a whole, creating a sense of harmony.

   Symétrie harmonieuse

   • The symmetry of the garden's layout was visually appealing.
   • Her face had a natural symmetry that was considered beautiful.
   • The artist carefully maintained symmetry in the painting's composition.

   Synonymesbalancecongruitycorrespondenceevennessharmonyproportionregularity

   Antonymesasymmetrydisharmonydisproportionimbalance

3. Directional uniformityC1formalscientific

   In physics, the property of being isotropic, meaning it has the same value or behavior when measured in different directions.

   isotropie

   • The symmetry of the crystal lattice affects its electrical properties.
   • Spherical symmetry is assumed in many physics models.
   • The experiment confirmed the symmetry of the force field.

   Synonymesinvarianceisotropyuniformity