ˈsɪmɪtrɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
correct proportion of
the parts of a
thing;
balance,
harmony. b
beauty resulting
from this. 2 a a
structure that allows an
object to be divided
into parts of an
equal shape and size and
similar position to the
point or line or plane of
division. b the
possession of
such a structure. c approximation to such a structure. 3 the
repetition of
exactly similar parts
facing each other or a
centre. 4
Bot. the possession by a
flower of sepals and petals and stamens and pistils in the
same number or multiples of the same number. øøsymmetric adj. symmetrical adj. symmetrically adv. symmetrize v.tr. (also -ise). [obs. F symm÷trie or L summetria f. Gk (as
SYN-, metron measure)]