order of symmetry

noun

When being turned through a full revolution, the number of times a shape looks the same as in the initial orientation.

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Meanings

nounorder of symmetry (plural orders of symmetry)

plural orders of symmetry

  1. When being turned through a full revolution, the number of times a shape looks the same as in the initial orientation.

Translations

Māori tau hangarite
  • tau hangariteThe number of times a shape can be turned (less than a full revolution) and look the same
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APA

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Chicago

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