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simetría

symmetry

noun see-meh-TREE-ah Rare

Origin: From Greek symmetria ('agreement in measure').

Usage Note

Simetría describes the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other. Simetría bilateral is bilateral symmetry. The adjective is simétrico. Used in mathematics, art, biology, and architecture.

Examples

"La fachada del edificio tiene perfecta simetría."

Natural Translation

The building's facade has perfect symmetry.

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