Mathematics · Glossary

What is Center of symmetry?

Definition 52.6 Primary & Middle School Mathematics · Chapter 52 — Central Symmetry and Parallelograms

A point OO is a center of symmetry of a figure when the half-turn around OO sends the figure exactly onto itself. For instance, the letters S, N, Z have a center of symmetry; a circle has one (its center); a triangle never has one.

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