The Only Use of
symmetry
in
Moby Dick
- Both are massive enough in all conscience; but there is a certain mathematical symmetry in the Sperm Whale's which the Right Whale's sadly lacks.†
Chpt 73-75
Definitions:
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(1)
(symmetry) balance among the parts of something
or more specifically:
having an exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane -
(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Wikipedia lists many specialized definitions of symmetry including those used in such fields as Physics and Mathematics.