Symmetry

Symmetry

Symmetry (pronounced: /ˈsɪmɪtri/) is a fundamental concept in both the physical and biological sciences, as well as in the arts and aesthetics. It refers to the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.

Etymology

The term "symmetry" comes from the Greek word "symmetria," meaning "agreement in dimensions, due proportion, arrangement."

Related Terms

• Bilateral symmetry: A type of symmetry where an organism can be divided into equal halves along a single plane.
• Radial symmetry: A type of symmetry where an organism can be divided into equal halves along any plane that passes through the center.
• Asymmetry: The absence of, or a violation of, symmetry.
• Symmetry in physics: In physics, symmetry includes various types of symmetries, including translational symmetry, rotational symmetry, and mirror symmetry.
• Symmetry in mathematics: In mathematics, symmetry is a geometric concept that involves flipping, sliding, or turning objects to different positions.

See Also

• Symmetry in biology
• Symmetry in chemistry
• Symmetry in crystallography
• Symmetry in architecture

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Symmetry
• Wikipedia's article - Symmetry

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