symmetric

UK /sɪˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ US /sɪˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

Synonym of symmetrical

2

Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRy if and only if yRx for all members x and y of S (that is, if the relation holds between any element and a second, it also holds between the second and the first).

"Is a sibling of" is a symmetric relation.

3

Using the same key (or keys that are trivially related) for both encryption and decryption.

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