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(half-turn-sym-me.try) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a type of symmetry where an object looks the same after being rotated 180 degrees around a central point.

Example Sentence

The design on the vase exhibited half-turn symmetry, making it visually appealing from multiple angles.

More Example Sentences

In geometry class, we learned about half-turn symmetry and how it applies to various shapes.

Synonyms

rotational symmetry; central symmetry

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