What is Point Symmetry?
Point symmetry is when any object or anything looks the same after turning it 180° around a central point or we can say, from a certain point when an object is flipped at 180° it gives an equal or identical shape. It’s like a spinning toy that stops looking different no matter how you turn it.
The center is the point where it stays unchanged, creating a balanced, matching shape on both sides. To check whether an image creates point symmetry or not, two conditions should be fulfilled:
- Every part of the shape is at the same distance from the center.
- Each part and its matching part point in opposite directions.
Definition of Point Symmetry
Point symmetry, also known as central symmetry, is a geometric property exhibited by certain shapes or figures.
An object is said to have point symmetry if there exists a central point around which the object can be rotated by a certain angle, typically 180°, and still maintain its original appearance.
In simpler terms, if the shape looks unchanged after a half-turn (180-degree rotation) around a specific point, it possesses point symmetry.
Point Symmetry
Point Symmetry, or Origin Symmetry, or Central Symmetry is a type of symmetry where an object or shape looks the same when rotated 180° (a half-turn) around a central point.
In this article, we will discuss Point Symmetry in detail including its definition, examples, as well as some real-life examples in nature as well.
Table of Content
- What is Symmetry?
- What is Point Symmetry?
- How to Identify Point Symmetry?
- Point Symmetry in Geometric Shapes
- Point Symmetry of Square/Rectangle
- Point Symmetry of Parallelogram
- Point Symmetry of a Circle
- Point Symmetry of a Star
- Point Symmetry in Letters
- Point Vs Reflection Symmetry
- Sample Example
- Point Symmetry: FAQs