Transitional Symmetry

Mathematical definition:
        (x,y)=>(x+x0, y+y0)

Written definition:
 
        If you have a given repeating pattern, you can slide it along a certain
direction a certain distance and it will fall back upon itself with all the patterns
exactly matching. This symmetry is called a translation.

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Translation is the simplest kind of movement. It involves moving the shape in one direction, like this:
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Nothing has changed about the shape.

A literary equivalent is the word "bye-bye". There is repetition of sound and meaning.

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