or  sym*met*ric  adj :  having, involving, or exhibiting symmetry: as  a  :  affecting corresponding parts simultaneously and similarly <a rash>   b  :  exhibiting symmetry in a structural formula : esp  :  being a derivative with groups substituted symmetrically in the molecule sym*met*ri*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
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