- a variation of symmetrical.
symmetric
Britishadjective
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logic maths (of a relation) holding between a pair of arguments x and y when and only when it holds between y and x, as … is a sibling of … but not … is a brother of … Compare asymmetric antisymmetric nonsymmetric
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another word for symmetrical
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Relating to or exhibiting symmetry.
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Relating to a logical or mathematical relation between two elements such that if the first element is related to the second element, the second element is related in like manner to the first. The relation a = b is symmetric, whereas the relation a > b is not.
Vocabulary lists containing symmetric
Geometry - Introductory
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A new investigation into an obscure class of galaxies known as Compact Symmetric Objects, or CSOs, has revealed that these objects are not entirely what they seem.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2024
Symmetric notes that stocks with a high percentage of ownership by hedge funds may be susceptible to liquidations by those funds during stressed periods.
From Reuters • Dec. 8, 2021
According to data from Symmetric, which tracks investment funds, hedge fund ownership of some shipping stocks rose in the first quarter.
From Reuters • Jul. 8, 2019
Symmetric encryption ensures the confidentiality of data in https.
From Nature • Sep. 12, 2017
This extensive theorem of algebraic reciprocity includes many known theorems of symmetry in the theory of Symmetric Functions.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
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