Meanings
nounradial symmetry (countable and uncountable, plural radial symmetries)
plural radial symmetries
- countableuncountableA form of symmetry in which identical parts are arranged in a circular fashion around a central axis.
A starfish has radial symmetry; a butterfly does not.
Synonyms: radiosymmetry
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA form of symmetry in which identical parts are arranged in a circular fashion around a central axis.
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More synonyms by meaning
nounthe property of symmetry about an axis
Opposite
radial asymmetry
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Translations
Irish ga-shiméadracht
- ga-shiméadrachta form of symmetry in which identical parts are arranged in a circular fashion around a central axis
Tagalog timbuluging parianyo
- timbuluging parianyoa form of symmetry in which identical parts are arranged in a circular fashion around a central axis
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