Axisymmetry

/ˌæksiˈsɪmətri/ noun

Definition

The quality of having rotational symmetry around a central axis; remaining unchanged by rotation around that axis.

Etymology

From 'axis' + 'symmetry' (from Greek 'syn' meaning together + 'metron' meaning measure). A technical term describing geometric and physical properties.

Kelly Says

Axisymmetry explains why a spinning top stays balanced—every bit of it is symmetrically arranged around its central axis, making it stable.

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