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symmetry

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An arrangement where the two halves of a layout mirror each other, giving a formal, stable, orderly feeling.

Synonyms

  • symmetrical balance

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In plain words

  • both sides matching like a mirror
  • a formal, centred look

Usage example

The wedding invitation used strict symmetry to feel elegant and traditional.

Don't confuse with…

  • asymmetrySymmetry mirrors both sides evenly; asymmetry balances different elements without mirroring them.

Categories

  • Layout & composition

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