symmetric

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Pronunciation

/sɪˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

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/sɪˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ · /sɪˈmet.ɹɪk/

Definition of symmetric

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adj

Synonym of symmetrical
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).

“"Is a sibling of" is a symmetric relation.”
Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.

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From symmetry + -ic, from Latin symmetria, from Ancient Greek συμμετρία (summetría).

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