"centre of symmetry" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: centres of symmetry [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|centres of symmetry}} centre of symmetry (plural centres of symmetry)
  1. (mathematics) A point, within an object or figure, through which any straight line also passes through two points on the edge of the figure at the same distance from the centre but on opposite sides. Categories (topical): Mathematics Synonyms: center of symmetry Translations ((mathematics)): szimmetria-középpont (Hungarian), центр симме́трии (centr simmétrii) [masculine] (Russian)
    Sense id: en-centre_of_symmetry-en-noun-Qii1AGP7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: mathematics, sciences

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