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Definition of symmetrically

symmetrically

/sɪˈmɛtrɪkəli/
sym · met · ri · cal · ly
Adjective:symmetrical
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• adverb

1

In a balanced, regular, or proportional way, with parts on either side of a central dividing line or axis corresponding exactly in size, shape, and position.

Example

"The formal gardens were laid out symmetrically around the central marble fountain."

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symbolize
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symmetrical
symmetrically
symmetry
sympathetic
sympathetically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'symmetrical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'symmetria' and Ancient Greek 'symmetria' (agreement in dimensions or due proportion), from 'syn-' (together) and 'metron' (measure).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Symmetrically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/symmetrically
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