symmetric

adj. having two halves that are exactly the same in shape and size.

adj. exhibiting symmetry; having parts that correspond to one another in size, form, and arrangement.

“The butterfly's wings were perfectly symmetric, with matching patterns on both sides.”

“The architect designed a symmetric facade for the museum, ensuring that the left wing mirrored the right wing in every detail.”

adj. using the same secret key to lock and unlock digital information.

adj. relating to a type of cryptography where the same key is utilised for both encryption and decryption.

“Symmetric encryption is very fast, but both people must know the secret key.”

“The system employs symmetric algorithms to ensure high-speed data processing while maintaining a secure connection between the two servers.”

Technical

adj. describes a relationship where if it works one way, it also works the other way.

adj. describing a relation where the order of elements does not change the truth value; if A relates to B, then B relates to A.

“Friendship is a symmetric relationship because if I am your friend, you are my friend.”

“In formal logic, the 'equals' sign represents a symmetric relation, as the statement remains valid regardless of which side the variables occupy.”

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