symmetrize

/sɪˈmɛtrɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something symmetrical; to arrange or adjust something so that it is symmetrical

“The artist spent hours trying to symmetrize the painting to achieve a sense of balance.”

2. verb

to cause something to become symmetrical; to induce symmetry in something

“The process of natural selection symmetrized the species’ physical characteristics.”

3. verb

to convert an object into a symmetrical form

“The mathematician had to symmetrize the matrix to solve the equation.”

4. noun

the process of making something symmetrical

“The symmetrization of the molecule led to a significant improvement in its properties.”

Synonyms

  • equalize
  • symmetrify

Antonyms

  • asymmetrize
  • distort