symmetric

BrE /ˈsɪm.trɪ.kən/ AmE /ˈsɪm.trɪ.kən/

adjective en → es

1 SHAPE/FORM [attributive / predicative] B1

having two sides or halves that are the same in size, shape, and position

simétrico

  • a symmetric figure

Collocations symmetric pattern · symmetric design

  • The butterfly has a perfectly symmetric shape.

    La mariposa tiene una forma perfectamente simétrica.

2 MIRROR [attributive / predicative] B1

having two sides or halves that are mirror images of each other

simétrico, bilateral

  • a symmetric object

Collocations symmetric face · symmetric body

  • The building's design is symmetric, with identical wings on either side.

    El diseño del edificio es simétrico, con alas idénticas a ambos lados.

3 RELATIONSHIP [attributive / predicative] B2

having the same relationship between each other as another set of things or people

simétrico, recíproco

  • a symmetric relationship

Collocations symmetric friendship · symmetric partnership

  • Their business relationship is symmetric, with both parties benefiting equally.

    Su relación de negocios es simétrica, con ambas partes beneficiándose igualmente.

4 MATHEMATICS [attributive / predicative] C1

having the same mathematical properties in all directions or positions

simétrico (en matemáticas)

  • a symmetric equation

Collocations symmetric matrix · symmetric function

  • The equation is symmetric, meaning it remains unchanged under certain transformations.

    La ecuación es simétrica, lo que significa que permanece inalterada bajo ciertas transformaciones.