symmetrize
/'simitraiz/ Cách viết khác : (symmetrise) /'simitraiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To make something symmetrical; to cause something to have symmetry or balanced proportions. This involves arranging or altering parts so that they correspond in size, shape, or position relative to a central axis or point.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The architect sought to symmetrize the building's facade by adding matching wings on each side.
- A mathematical operation can symmetrize an equation, making it easier to solve.
- The goal of the design process was to symmetrize the layout of the garden.
Advanced Usage
- "to symmetrize about an axis": To arrange elements so they are mirror images across a specific line or plane.
- The function was symmetrized about the y-axis to simplify the analysis.
- Used in technical contexts (mathematics, physics, engineering, design) to describe the process of imposing symmetry on a system, model, or object.
Variants and Related Words
- Symmetrise (verb): A chiefly British English spelling variant of 'symmetrize'. It has the same meaning and usage.
- Symmetry (noun): The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.
- The butterfly's wings exhibit perfect symmetry.
- Symmetrical (adjective): Made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; showing symmetry.
- The pattern is symmetrical.
- Symmetrization (noun): The process or result of making something symmetrical.
- The symmetrization of the data set was a crucial step.
Synonyms
- Balance: To arrange or adjust parts so that they are in a state of equilibrium.
- Regularize: To make something regular or symmetrical, often by imposing a standard pattern.
- Equalize: To make things equal in some respect, which can contribute to symmetry.
Antonyms
- Asymmetrize: To make or become asymmetrical (less common).
- Distort: To pull or twist out of shape, thereby destroying symmetry.
- Skew: To make something asymmetrical or biased.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Impose symmetry: A phrase often used interchangeably with 'symmetrize' in technical writing.
- The new algorithm imposes symmetry on the irregular network.
- Bilateral symmetry: A specific type of symmetry where an object can be divided into two mirror-image halves.
- The goal was to symmetrize the design to achieve bilateral symmetry.
Verb
- make symmetric
- symmetrized waves