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SYMMETRY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SYMMETRY?

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Symmetry as a Noun
Definitions of "Symmetry" as a noun
Synonyms of "Symmetry" as a noun (22 Words)
Usage Examples of "Symmetry" as a noun
Associations of "Symmetry" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Symmetry” are: balance, correspondence, symmetricalness, isotropy, proportion, regularity, evenness, uniformity, equilibrium, consistency, congruity, conformity, agreement, orderliness, equality, proportions, evenness of form, harmony, harmoniousness, consonance, concord, coordination

Symmetry as a Noun

Definitions of "Symmetry" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “symmetry” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Balance among the parts of something.
A law or operation where a physical property or process has an equivalence in two or more directions.
An attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.
Similarity or exact correspondence between different things.
(physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions.
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.
Correct or pleasing proportion of the parts of a thing.
The property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions.
The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

Synonyms of "Symmetry" as a noun (22 Words)

agreement	The verbal act of agreeing. A verbal agreement* to sell.*
balance	A weight that balances another weight. The obligations of political balance* in broadcasting.*
concord	The first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775. A pact of peace and concord.
conformity	Hardened conventionality. Their financial statements are in conformity* with generally accepted accounting practices.*
congruity	The quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate.
consistency	The property of holding together and retaining its shape. When the dough has enough consistency* it is ready to bake.*
consonance	Agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions. A constitution in consonance* with the people s customs.*
coordination	The skillful and effective interaction of movements. An important managerial task is the control and coordination* of activities.*
correspondence	Communication by the exchange of letters. His wife dealt with his private correspondence.
equality	The quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status. An organization aiming to promote racial equality.
equilibrium	A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. His intensity could unsettle his equilibrium.
evenness	The quality of being balanced.
evenness of form	The visual appearance of something or someone.
harmoniousness	Compatibility in opinion and action.
harmony	An arrangement of the four Gospels, or of any parallel narratives, which presents a single continuous narrative text. The piece owes its air of tranquillity largely to the harmony.
isotropy	The property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions.
orderliness	A male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients.
proportion	Balance among the parts of something. The proportion* of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is rising.*
proportions	Balance among the parts of something. A building of vast proportions.
regularity	The quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate. He was famous for the regularity* of his habits.*
symmetricalness	An attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.
uniformity	The quality of lacking diversity or variation (even to the point of boredom. An attempt to impose administrative and cultural uniformity.

Usage Examples of "Symmetry" as a noun

The political symmetry between the two debates.
The overall symmetry makes the poem pleasant to the ear.
History sometimes exhibits weird symmetries between events.
A crystal structure with hexagonal symmetry.
This series has a line of symmetry through its centre.

Associations of "Symmetry" (30 Words)

apportionment	The act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan. The apportionment* of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state.*
balance	Bring into balance or equilibrium. He accumulated a healthy balance* with the savings bank.*
brace	Support or hold steady and make steadfast with or as if with a brace. A neck brace.
consistency	An attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another. The sauce has the consistency* of creamed butter.*
coordination	Being of coordinate importance, rank, or degree. Changing from one foot position to another requires coordination* and balance.*
correspondence	Letters, emails, etc. sent or received. The organization engaged in detailed correspondence* with local MPs.*
counterbalance	Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. His restoration to power was intended as a counterbalance* to his rival s influence.*
counterweight	Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to. Conservatives saw the family as a counterweight* to the power of the state.*
diatonic	Of a melody or harmony constructed from a diatonic scale.
disinterest	Lack of interest in something. I do not claim any scholarly disinterest* with this book.*
dispassionate	Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. She dealt with life s disasters in a calm dispassionate* way.*
equilibrium	A state of physical balance. The equilibrium* level of income.*
equipoise	A counterbalance or balancing force. As a piece of language it is as delicately equipoised as any.
equity	The value of a mortgaged property after deduction of charges against it. People who have built up a significant amount of equity* in their homes.*
even	Make even or more even. Any number doubled is even.
fair	Without favoring one party in a fair evenhanded manner. A fairer distribution of wealth.
impartial	Showing lack of favoritism. The minister cannot be impartial* in the way that a judge would be.*
impartiality	Equal treatment of all rivals or disputants; fairness. Entries had to be submitted under a pseudonym to ensure impartiality* in the judging process.*
level	Become level or even. Park the car on the level.
neutrality	PH value of 7. The clinical neutrality* of the description.*
objectivity	Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices. The piece lacked any objectivity.
offset	Create an offset in. Several places where the ridge was offset* at right angles to its length.*
proportion	Give pleasant proportions to. The bleach can be diluted with water in the proportion* one part bleach to ten parts water.*
rationalism	The practice of treating reason as the ultimate authority in religion. Scientific rationalism.
remnant	A surviving trace. The bogs are an endangered remnant* of a primeval landscape.*
stability	The quality of being enduring and free from change or variation. There are fears for the political stability* of the area.*
standard	Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind. Standard procedure.
steadiness	The quality of being sensible, reliable, and self-restrained. We got a glimpse of the steadiness* and maturity we need to steer through this crisis.*
tonal	Having tonality i e tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic. Chinese is a tonal* language.*
unsettle	Cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb. The crisis has unsettled financial markets.