asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl How to pronounce asymmetrical (audio)
variants or asymmetric
1
: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
an asymmetrical design
asymmetrical shapes
2
usually asymmetric of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups
asymmetrically adverb

Examples of asymmetrical in a Sentence

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The knit dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and an asymmetrical hem with a thigh-high slit. Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 Diamond Binta is home to five guest cabins, sleeping up to 12, as well as the full-beam owner’s suite, accented by asymmetrical shapes, a drop-down terrace, and a starboard side lounge. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025 Demi Moore Demi Moore made a substantive statement on Sunday's carpet in a champagne, mermaid design with an asymmetrical neckline, courtesy of Giorgio Armani Privé. Moore made further waves on the carpet by adding loose curls to her signature long tresses. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 Last year Gomez opted for an unusual satin red dress with an asymmetrical skirt by Giorgio Armani. Luz García, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for asymmetrical 

Word History

Etymology

Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of asymmetrical was in 1690

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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asymmetrical. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

asymmetrical

adjective
asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl How to pronounce asymmetrical (audio)
variants or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
asymmetrically adverb
asymmetry noun

Medical Definition

asymmetrical

adjective
asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl How to pronounce asymmetrical (audio)
variants or asymmetric
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups
asymmetrically adverb

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