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a·sym·met·ric A0489750 (ā′sĭ-mĕt′rĭk) also a·sym·met·ri·cal (-rĭ-kəl)adj.1. a. Having no balance or symmetry: an asymmetric design.b. Uneven in distribution.2. a. Existing or occurring between two incommensurate entities, especially to the detriment of one.b. Characterized by an imbalance in power between two opponents in an armed conflict, especially one in which a weaker force uses unconventional means, such as guerilla or terrorist tactics: asymmetric warfare.3. Chemistry Of or relating to a carbon atom having four different atoms or structural groups attached to it, resulting in an unbalanced spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, so that the molecule cannot be superimposed on its mirror image; chiral. a′sym·met′ri·cal·ly adv.a·sym′me·try (ā-sĭm′ĭ-trē) adv.asymmetry (æˈsɪmɪtrɪ; eɪ-) n1. (Mathematics) lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations2. (Logic) lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relationsa·sym·me·try (ā-sĭm′ĭ-trē) Lack of symmetry or balance.asymmetrythe quality or condition of lacking symmetry. — asymmetrical, asymmetric, adj.See also: SymmetryThesaurusNoun | 1. | asymmetry - (mathematics) a lack of symmetrydissymmetry, imbalancespatial property, spatiality - any property relating to or occupying spacegeometrical irregularity, irregularity - an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial patternlopsidedness, skewness - an oblique or slanting asymmetryradial asymmetry - the absence of symmetry about an axishandedness, laterality - the property of using one hand more than the otherfootedness - the property of favoring one foot over the other (as in kicking a ball)eyedness - the property of favoring one eye over the other (as in taking aim)math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangementsymmetricalness, symmetry, correspondence, balance - (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane |
asymmetrynounLack of smoothness or regularity:crookedness, inequality, irregularity, jaggedness, roughness, unevenness.TranslationsασυμμετρίαasimetríaasimmetriaasymmetryenUK
asymmetry lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations AsymmetryNot symmetrical, with the parts not arranged correspondingly identical on both sides of a central axis.asymmetry[¦ā′sim·ə·trə] (physical chemistry) The geometrical design of a molecule, atom, or ion that cannot be divided into like portions by one or more hypothetical planes. Also known as molecular asymmetry. asymmetryenUK
asymmetry [a-sim´ĕ-tre] lack or absence of symmetry; dissimilarity in corresponding parts or organs on opposite sides of the body that are normally alike. In chemistry, lack of symmetry in the special arrangements of the atoms and radicals within the molecule or crystal. adj., adj asymmet´rical.a·sym·me·try (ā-sim'e-trē), 1. Lack of symmetry; disproportion between two parts normally alike. 2. Significant difference in amplitude or frequency of EEG activity recorded simultaneously from the two sides of the brain under identical conditions. Synonym(s): dissymmetryasymmetry Lacking symmetry Neurology A proportional difference/discordance between the right/left hemispheres, especially vis-`a-vis functiona·sym·me·try (ā-sim'ĕ-trē) 1. Lack of symmetry; disproportion between two normally similar parts. 2. Significant difference in amplitude or frequency of electroencephalographic activity recorded simultaneously from the two sides of the brain. a·sym·me·try (ā-sim'ĕ-trē) Lack of symmetry; disproportion between two parts normally alike. AsymmetryenUK
AsymmetryA lack of equivalence between two things, such as the unequal tax treatment of interest expense and dividend payments.AsymmetryA lack of equality between two things. For example, there may be asymmetry in how two types of income are taxed. Asymmetry may encourage certain business or investment decisions while discouraging others.asymmetryenUK
Synonyms for asymmetrynoun lack of smoothness or regularitySynonyms- crookedness
- inequality
- irregularity
- jaggedness
- roughness
- unevenness
Synonyms for asymmetrynoun (mathematics) a lack of symmetrySynonymsRelated Words- spatial property
- spatiality
- geometrical irregularity
- irregularity
- lopsidedness
- skewness
- radial asymmetry
- handedness
- laterality
- footedness
- eyedness
- math
- mathematics
- maths
Antonyms- symmetricalness
- symmetry
- correspondence
- balance
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