Symmetrical

Pronunciation: /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Definitions of symmetrical

adjective having balanced proportions; exhibiting symmetry

Example Sentences

A1 The butterfly has symmetrical wings.

A2 The snowflake was perfectly symmetrical.

B1 The architect designed a symmetrical building.

B2 Her face is naturally symmetrical.

C1 The painting displayed a symmetrical composition.

C2 The garden was designed with symmetrical patterns.

Grammatical Forms of symmetrical

• past tense: symmetried
• plural: symmetricals
• comparative: more symmetrical
• superlative: most symmetrical
• present tense: symmetrize
• future tense: will symmetrize
• perfect tense: has symmetrized
• continuous tense: is symmetrizing
• singular: symmetrical
• positive degree: symmetrical
• infinitive: to symmetrize
• gerund: symmetrizing
• participle: symmetrized

Origin and Evolution of symmetrical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'symmetrical' originated from the Greek word 'summetria', which means 'having a common measure' or 'proportionate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'symmetrical' has come to be used in various fields such as mathematics, art, and design to describe objects or shapes that have balanced proportions or corresponding parts.