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asymmetric

Adjective

IPA /ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪk/

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Having sides or parts that differ in size or shape instead of matching.

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asymmetric/ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪk/

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Matching sides are symmetrical
Different sides are asymmetric

An asymmetric shape has sides or parts that do not match.

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She chose a dress with an asymmetric neckline.
The design students built an asymmetric model with one wing longer than the other.

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asymmetric — Having sides or parts that differ in size or shape instead of matching.

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Having sides or parts that differ in size or shape instead of matching.

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Word origin

Ultimately from Greek asummetria, formed with a negative prefix and a word for symmetry.

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Asymmetric design and asymmetric shape describe an intentional or natural lack of matching halves.

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