Palindromic

Definition

Relating to or possessing the characteristics of a palindrome; reading the same forwards and backwards. Palindromic sequences or structures are symmetric and identical when reversed.

Example Usage

The DNA sequence was palindromic, so it looked the same in both directions.

Origin

From Greek palin (back/again) and dromos (running), meaning running back.

Fun Fact

Famous palindromic phrases include 'A man, a plan, a canal: Panama' and 'Never odd or even.'

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