symmetrical

(-rĭk)
adj.
Of or exhibiting symmetry.

symmetrically sym·met'ri·cal·ly adv.

No difference in opposing modes. It typically refers to speed. For example, in symmetric operations, it takes the same time to compress and encrypt data as it does to decompress and decrypt it. Contrast with asymmetric.

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adjective

1. Characterized by or displaying symmetry, especially correspondence in scale or measure: balanced, proportional, proportionate, regular, symmetric. See same/different/compare.
2. Having components pleasingly combined: balanced, congruous, harmonious. See beautiful/ugly.

adj

Definition: well-proportioned
Antonyms: asymmetrical, different, disproportioned, irregular, uneven, unsymmetrical

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Equally on both sides.

• s. multifocal encephalopathy — inherited disease in two forms: Limousin form appears at about a month old with blindness, forelimb hypermetria, hyperesthesia, nystagmus, aggression, weight loss; Simmental form does not appear until 5–8 months, no blindness, hindquarters affected instead of forelimbs. Euthanasia inevitable in both forms.
• s. poliomalalacia — see focal symmetrical spinal poliomalacia.

IN BRIEF: Having balanced proportions.

This monument, so imposing and tasteful, fittingly typifies the grand and symmetrical character of him in whose honor it has been built. — Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901), U.S. president.

Common misspelling(s) of symmetrically

• symetrically
• symmetricaly