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symmetrical

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/sə.mɛt.rɪ.kəl/ or /sē.met.ri.kēl/

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having two sides or halves that correspond to one another in shape or size

asymmetrical

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/eɪ.sə.mɛt.rɪ.kəl/ or /ei.sē.met.ri.kēl/

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not having equal or identical parts on both sides, often differing in shape or size

angular

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/æng.jə.lɜr/ or /āng.yē.lēr/

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having sharp corners or edges

curved

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having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

cubic

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/kju.bɪk/ or /kyoo.bik/

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resembling a cube in shape

spiral

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/spaɪ.rəl/ or /spai.rēl/

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having a shape that winds around a central point or axis

linear

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/lɪ.niɜr/ or /li.niēr/

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involving lines or having the shape of a straight line