symmetry
81symmetry — n. (in anatomy) the state of opposite parts of an organ or parts at opposite sides of the body corresponding to each other …
82symmetry — [ˈsɪmətri] noun [U] the fact that something has two halves that are exactly the same …
83symmetry — /ˈsɪmətri / (say simuhtree) noun (plural symmetries) 1. the correspondence, in size, form, and arrangement, of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point; regularity of form or arrangement with reference to corresponding parts. 2. the… …
84symmetry — within a film when two or more distinct plotlines mirror each other or develop variations on the film s theme or plot; aka mirroring Examples: David Lynch s Lost Highway (1997), and Woody Allen s Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) …
85symmetry — Due proportion of several parts of a body to each other; adaptation of the form or dimensions of the several parts of a thing to each other; harmonious relation of parts; conformance; consistency; congruity; correspondence or similarity of form,… …
86symmetry — Harmony as between parts of a structure. Correspondence of parts in shape and size …
87symmetry — n. (pl. ies) 1 a correct proportion of the parts of a thing; balance, harmony. b beauty resulting from this. 2 a a structure that allows an object to be divided into parts of an equal shape and size and similar position to the point or line or… …
88Axis of symmetry — Symmetry Sym me*try, n. [L. symmetria, Gr. ?; sy n with, together + ? a measure: cf. F. sym[ e]trie. See {Syn }, and {Meter} rhythm.] 1. A due proportion of the several parts of a body to each other; adaptation of the form or dimensions of the… …
89Respective symmetry — Symmetry Sym me*try, n. [L. symmetria, Gr. ?; sy n with, together + ? a measure: cf. F. sym[ e]trie. See {Syn }, and {Meter} rhythm.] 1. A due proportion of the several parts of a body to each other; adaptation of the form or dimensions of the… …
90bilateral symmetry — Symmetry such that a body or part can be divided through the longitudinal axis by one mediosagittal plane into equivalent right and left halves, each for all practical purposes a mirror image of the other; see radial symmetry …
