"plane of symmetry" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: planes of symmetry [plural]
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  1. (geometry) A planene about which a geometric figure is symmetric (by reflection) Categories (topical): Geometry
    Sense id: en-plane_of_symmetry-en-noun-CFmwBWXm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences

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