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symmetric
[simet′rik]
Etymology: Gk, syn + metron, measure
(of the body or parts of the body) pertaining to equality in size or shape. It is very similar in relative placement or arrangement about an axis. Also symmetrical. Compare asymmetric. symmetry, n.

symmetric,
adj evenly balanced or uniformly developed.


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