not symmetrical, lacking balance and proportion
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Asymmetric Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(a.)
Alt. of Asymmetrical
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutAlt. of Asymmetrical
asymmetric
\as`ym*met"ric\ (&?;), asymmetrical \as`ym*met"ri*cal\ (&?;), ] a. [see asymmetrous.]
1. incommensurable. [obs.]
2. not symmetrical; wanting proportion; esp., not bilaterally symmetrical.
Adjective
1. characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
(synonym) asymmetrical
(similar) ill-proportioned, lopsided, one-sided
(see-also) irregular
Asymmetric Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Something which is asymmetric displays asymmetry. Specific uses of the term may include:
- Asymmetric relation for information on such relations in mathematics and set theory
- Asymmetric warfare for information and theories of modern war
- Asymmetric synthesis in organic synthesis
- Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) broadband internet connectivity
- Public-key cryptography for information on asymmetric cryptography
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Asymmetric Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
Not similar in size, shape, form or arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a line, point or plane.
Asymmetric Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
