adv. Also 6–7 simm- [f. SYMMETRY + -ICALLY, after geometrically. Cf. F. symétriquement, † symmetriquement (1529).] In a symmetrical manner; so as to be symmetrical; with symmetry.
1575. Laneham, Lett., 67. A square pilaster … Simmetrically pierced throogh from a foot beneath, untill a too foot of the top.
1638. Sir T. Herbert, Trav. (ed. 2), 338. They write neither to the right hand nor to the left,… but right downe and simmetrically.
1831. Brewster, Optics, xli. § 197. 338. The pencils [of light] from every part of the object will fall symmetrically upon the lens, and be symmetrically refracted.
1838. Dickens, Nich. Nick., xxi. Mr. Mantalini was disclosed to view, with his shirt collar symmetrically thrown back.
1859. Parkinson, Optics (1866), 33. Since u, v are symmetrically involved in the equation 1/v + 1/u = 2/r.
1878. Gurney, Crystallogr., 27. Every diameter of a circle divides it symmetrically.
1896. H. Woodward, Guide Fossil Reptiles Brit. Mus., 114. This sub-order … comprises the symmetrically-formed Cod-fishes.
So Symmetricalness, † (a) the quality of being SYMMETRAL (sense 2), (b) the quality of being symmetrical; symmetry.
1684. H. More, Answer, Pref. b j. The Symmetricalness of the Primitive Ages.
1874. Contemp. Rev., Nov., 931. There is … a symmetricalness and consistency about these peasants.
