Definitions and Examples of centric, symmetric
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a center or central axis.
Example
The design of the building was centric, with a large atrium in the middle.
Having balanced proportions and arrangement of parts; exhibiting symmetry.
Example
The butterfly's wings were symmetric, with identical patterns on both sides.
Key Differences: centric vs symmetric
- 1Centric refers to having a center or central axis, while acentric means lacking a center or central axis.
- 2Symmetric refers to having balanced proportions and arrangement of parts, while acentric means lacking symmetry.
Effective Usage of centric, symmetric
- 1Science: Use centric and acentric to describe the arrangement of cells, molecules, or organisms.
- 2Art: Use symmetric and acentric to describe the composition of visual art, such as paintings, sculptures, or photographs.
- 3Math: Use centric and symmetric to describe geometric shapes, such as circles, squares, or triangles.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Centric refers to having a center or central axis, while acentric means lacking a center or central axis. Symmetric refers to having balanced proportions and arrangement of parts, while acentric means lacking symmetry. Use these words in science, art, or math contexts to describe the arrangement of cells, molecules, organisms, visual art, or geometric shapes.