symmetrically-grown
|sym-met-ri-cal-ly-grown|
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/sɪˈmɛtrɪkli ɡroʊn/
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/sɪˈmɛtrɪkli ɡrəʊn/
balanced growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'symmetrically-grown' originates from the Greek word 'symmetria,' where 'sym-' meant 'together' and 'metron' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'symmetria' transformed into the Latin word 'symmetria,' and eventually became the modern English word 'symmetrical' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measured together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having balanced proportions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
grown in a manner that is symmetrical, maintaining balance and proportion.
The garden was filled with symmetrically-grown hedges.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 15:22