reflection symmetry

Bilateral geometric balance

Reflection symmetry is the property of a shape or figure that can be divided by a line into two halves that are mirror images of each other.

A butterfly has reflection symmetry along its body; a human face roughly has it.

Also called bilateral symmetry or mirror symmetry.

The architect incorporated reflection symmetry into the building's façade.

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reflection symmetryrotational symmetry

Invariance under angular displacement

radial symmetry

presence of symmetry

reflection symmetryasymmetry

Absence of balanced form

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