asymmetric
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
A- + symmetric, as Ancient Greek ἀσυμμετρία (asymmetria), "disproportion", "deformity".
Pronunciation [edit]
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Adjective [edit]
asymmetric (comparative more asymmetric, superlative most asymmetric)
- (geometry, general) Of a shape, not symmetric.
- (cryptography) Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.
Synonyms [edit]
- (shape: not symmetric): asymmetrical
- nonsymmetric
- unsymmetrical
Antonyms [edit]
- (shape: symmetric): symmetrical
Translations [edit]
asymmetrical — see asymmetrical
