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symmetric

The correct spelling is symmetric.

How to pronounce symmetric

adjective

IPA: /sɪˈmɛtɹɪk/

Say it like: Sym-met-ric

The correct spelling is symmetric. Symmetrical. For example: ""Is a sibling of" is a symmetric relation."

Usage Examples

"Is a sibling of" is a symmetric relation.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Symmetrical.
  2. 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. 3.Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.

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