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symmetrically-furnished

|sym-met-ri-cal-ly-fur-nished|

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/sɪˈmɛtrɪkli ˈfɜrnɪʃt/

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/sɪˈmɛtrɪkli ˈfɜːnɪʃt/

balanced decoration

Etymology
Etymology Information

'symmetrically-furnished' originates from the combination of 'symmetrical' and 'furnished'. 'Symmetrical' comes from the Greek word 'symmetria', where 'syn-' meant 'together' and 'metron' meant 'measure'. 'Furnished' comes from the Old French word 'furnir', meaning 'to supply or provide'.

Historical Evolution

'Symmetrical' evolved from the Greek 'symmetria' to the Latin 'symmetria', and eventually became the modern English word 'symmetrical'. 'Furnished' transformed from the Old French 'furnir' to the Middle English 'furnishen', and eventually became 'furnished'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'symmetrical' meant 'having a common measure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'balanced and proportionate'. 'Furnished' originally meant 'to supply', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged or decorated in a way that is balanced and proportionate on both sides.

The room was symmetrically-furnished, with identical chairs on either side of the table.

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Last updated: 2025/06/02 13:37