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symmetric

UK/sɪ'metrɪk/US/si'metrik/
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Definitions

adj.

Having corresponding, equal parts on both sides; (math) unchanged under a given transformation

对称的;(数学)对称的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sym-together, with
+
metrmeasure, meter
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=symmetric

Variant of symmetrical, preferred in mathematics and science (a symmetric matrix, symmetric distribution). See symmetry for the full story.

Root metr still carries 13 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.symmetric distribution对称分布
  • 2.symmetric matrix对称矩阵
  • 3.symmetric design对称设计
  • 4.perfectly symmetric完全对称

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The data follows a symmetric distribution around the mean.

  • 2.

    A square is symmetric about both of its diagonals.

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