Associations to the word «Symmetry»

Wiktionary

SYMMETRY, noun. Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.
SYMMETRY, noun. (uncountable) The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

Dictionary definition

SYMMETRY, noun. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.
SYMMETRY, noun. Balance among the parts of something.
SYMMETRY, noun. (physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley