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Symmetry (Noun)

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The equation exhibits symmetry under a 90-degree rotation, indicating that the solution set remains unchanged.
The human face is often considered to be more attractive when it has symmetry, with features evenly balanced on either side of the nose.
The symmetry of the crystal lattice is what gives it its unique optical properties.
The artist carefully composed the painting to create symmetry around the central axis, drawing the viewer's eye to the focal point.
The mathematician spent years studying the symmetry of the shape, trying to prove that it was a fundamental property of the underlying geometry.

(physics) the property of being isotropic; having the same value when measured in different directions.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The universe is thought to have perfect symmetry in the early stages of its formation, with the same physical laws applying in all directions.
The symmetry of space is a fundamental concept in physics, describing the idea that the laws of physics are the same everywhere in the universe.
The symmetry of a crystal lattice is a key factor in determining its optical and electrical properties.
The concept of symmetry is crucial in particle physics, where it is used to describe the behavior of fundamental particles and forces.
The symmetry of the universe is broken at very small distances, where the laws of quantum mechanics take over and the usual rules of physics no longer apply.

Balance among the parts of something.

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.