Meaning
symmetry
- balanced proportion or correspondence of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line
- harmony, balanced arrangement
In a sentence
L'architettura classica si basa sui principi di proporzione e simmetria.
Classical architecture is based on principles of proportion and symmetry.
Il professore ha tracciato l'asse di simmetria sulla lavagna.
The professor drew the axis of symmetry on the board.
Hai notato la perfetta simmetria delle ali di questa farfalla?
Did you notice the perfect symmetry of this butterfly's wings?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| simmetria | feminine · singular |
| simmetrie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The stress is on the 'i' (/sim.meˈtri.a/). Opposite: 'asimmetria'.