symmetry

simmetria

Disposizione in cui due metà hanno forme corrispondenti, come una figura e il suo riflesso nello specchio.

In inglese semplice: An arrangement where two halves have matching shapes, like a shape and its reflection in a mirror.

• The butterfly’s wings show symmetry.
• The two sides of her face have almost perfect symmetry.
• Draw a line of symmetry through the shape.

Contrari: asymmetry

Espressioni comuni: bilateral symmetry, facial symmetry, line of symmetry

simmetria, equilibrio

Equilibrio piacevole tra le diverse parti di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: A pleasing balance between the different parts of something.

• The design has a pleasing symmetry.
• She admired the symmetry of the building’s proportions.
• The story’s beginning and ending create a sense of symmetry.

Come si usa: symmetry of something (We admired the symmetry of the overall design.)

Sinonimi: balance, harmony

Contrari: asymmetry

Espressioni comuni: symmetry of something, pleasing symmetry, sense of symmetry

simmetria, simmetria radiale

Disposizione in cui parti simili si ripetono attorno a un punto o a una linea centrale.

In inglese semplice: An arrangement in which similar parts repeat around a central point or line.

• This flower has radial symmetry.
• The starfish shows symmetry around its centre.
• The pattern’s rotational symmetry makes it look unchanged after a turn.

Come si usa: symmetry around something (The design has symmetry around a central point.)

Contrari: asymmetry

Espressioni comuni: radial symmetry, rotational symmetry, symmetry around something