symmetric

Meaning

1. Symmetrical.
2. Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).
3. Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.

Synonyms

symmetrical

proportional

balanced

even

shapely

symmetry

eurythmic

proportionality

proportionment

regular

Translations

symétrique

symmetrisch

symmetrisch

simétrico

regelmatig

simmetrico

simétrico

συμμετρικός

simetrik

συμμετρική

simètric

συμμετρικό

symmetrie

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sɪˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

Etymology

From symmetry + -ic, from Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría).