Difference between Balance and Symmetry

What is the difference between Balance and Symmetry?

Balance as a noun is a pair of scales. while Symmetry as a noun is exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.

Balance

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to make (items) weigh up. (figurative) to make (concepts) agree. to hold (an object or objects) precariously. to make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond. to be in equilibrium. to have matching credits and debits.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A pair of scales. Libra. A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc. A weight placed on a scale to provide equilibrium; something of equal importance or value. Equilibrium; a state in which opposing forces cancel each other out. Mental equilibrium; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed. Support for both viewpoints, substances etc or neither; neutrality. Apparent harmony in arts, design etc. between differing colours, sounds, etc. The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others. A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other. The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.

Example sentence: When you have balance in your life, work becomes an entirely different experience. There is a passion that moves you to a whole new level of fulfillment and gratitude, and that's when you can do your best... for yourself and for others.

Symmetry

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.The satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole.

Example sentence: My goal is always to bring a sense of balance, symmetry, and proportion to each individual face. The brows are an essential starting point.

We hope you now know whether to use Balance or Symmetry in your sentence.

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