- a variation of symmetrical.
symmetric
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"Scientists usually assume that the interiors of planetary bodies are generally spherically symmetric, but this is not necessarily true," Berne says.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
The subtle easing bias in Fed communication perceived by investors needs to be updated for risk-management purposes toward a more symmetric policy outlook — including the possibility that rates may have to be raised.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Outcomes aren’t symmetric and Cooper emphasizes that geopolitics are now shaping those outcomes, rather than a factor portfolios can price at the margin.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026
While the head is generally radially symmetric -- it can be divided into two equal halves in multiple directions like a starfish or a pie -- the individual flowers can have different forms of symmetry.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2024
He'd point out the symmetric perfection of a butterfly, the sunlight shimmering on the river, and the delicate aroma of a yellow rose.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
Vocabulary lists containing symmetric
Geometry - Introductory
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