asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
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or asymmetric \ -trik
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Definition of asymmetrical
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
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Other Words from asymmetrical
asymmetrically
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of asymmetrical in a Sentence
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Even his most abstract, asymmetrical, unpredictable shapes have balance and harmony. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "The American Pavilion in the Venice Biennale: Safe and Sorry," 10 Aug. 2019 It was soon dubbed La Pedrera, or the stone quarry, because of its rough-looking facade and asymmetrical shape. — Raphael Minder, BostonGlobe.com, "What’s it like to live in Barcelona’s most famous Gaudí home? A bit inconvenient," 29 June 2019 De Salvo’s installation makes these concepts real by physically creating a similar space for museum guests that is also asymmetrical by being weighted heavily on one side. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Artist Roman de Salvo branches out at Timken Museum of Art," 23 June 2019 The asymmetrical number depicted a coastal scene with palm trees and vintage cars, which evoked summertime vibes. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Amal Clooney’s Monse Shirt Should Be Framed and Hung in Someone’s Living Room," 30 July 2018 Ciara’s Toni Maticevski Fall 2018 gown was a showstopper, thanks to its asymmetrical design, goldenrod color, and impossibly high, thigh-baring slit. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Ciara and Russell Wilson Were the ESPYs’ Best-Dressed Couple," 19 July 2018 Teddy Roosevelt, like the French Jacobins, wanted to construct a new national identity by clearing away all the seemingly erratic and asymmetrical clutter between the individual and the nation. — Nate Hochman, National Review, "A Big-Government Nationalism, or a Burkean One?," 25 July 2019 Jolie posed with her fellow cast members at Comic-Con while wearing a stunning asymmetrical black dress. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Angelina Jolie Confirms Marvel Superhero Role at Comic-Con San Diego," 21 July 2019 The bottle is topped with an asymmetrical conical stopper that’s stamped with the signature Mugler star. — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, "Mugler Crafted the Most Beautiful Fragrance Bottles," 7 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'asymmetrical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
| \ ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
\
\
variants:
or asymmetric \ -trik
\
\
Medical Definition of asymmetrical
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
Other Words from asymmetrical
asymmetrically
\ -tri-k(ə-)lē
\
adverb
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adverb
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