symmetric
Synonym of symmetricalSynonym of symmetrical
» The relationship "A loves B" is not reflexive, transitive, or symmetric.
Die Relation „A liebt B“ ist weder reflexiv noch transitiv noch symmetrisch.
Meaning
3 sensesSynonym of symmetrical
Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).
"Is a sibling of" is a symmetric relation.
Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.
- having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
Examples
1 sentencesThe relationship "A loves B" is not reflexive, transitive, or symmetric.
deDie Relation „A liebt B“ ist weder reflexiv noch transitiv noch symmetrisch.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From symmetry + -ic, from Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría).From symmetry + -ic, from Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría).
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Forms
more symmetric, most symmetric| Comparative | more symmetric Lesson |
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| Superlative | most symmetric Lesson |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts:symmetrical
Word family
37 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form