asymmetric
not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry: Most faces are asymmetric.
(of a logical or mathematical relation) holding true of members of a class in one order but not in the opposite order, as in the relation “being an ancestor of.”
Chemistry.
having an unsymmetrical arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
noting a carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups.
(of a polymer) noting an atom or group that is within a polymer chain and is bonded to two different atoms or groups that are external to the chain.
Origin of asymmetric
1- Also a·sym·met·ri·cal [ey-suh-me-tri-kuhl, as-uh-] /ˌeɪ səˈmɛ trɪ kəl, ˌæs ə-/ .
Other words from asymmetric
- a·sym·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use asymmetric in a sentence
These simulations have also revealed that turbulence results in an asymmetric explosion, where the star looks a bit like an hourglass.
Any asymmetric power structure must follow the fiduciary or “duty of care” model exemplified by a good teacher, therapist, doctor, or care worker—that is, it must work in the service of those with less power.
Big Tech’s attention economy can be reformed. Here’s how. | Gideon Lichfield | January 10, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewFinally, we need to recognize the massive asymmetric power that technology companies have over individuals and society.
Big Tech’s attention economy can be reformed. Here’s how. | Gideon Lichfield | January 10, 2021 | MIT Technology ReviewThe biggest problem we face is not partisan polarization or even asymmetric polarization.
We’ve seen this for an awfully long time, using asymmetric capabilities to try and put themselves in a place where they can impose costs on the United States.
Mike Pompeo: Russia was ‘pretty clearly’ behind SolarWinds cyberattack on government and business | matthewheimer | December 19, 2020 | Fortune
The night continued thusly with tiny dishes asymmetrically plated; the dinner cost $100 a person.
They are asymmetrically oval, about 50 in length, and often contain a partially developed embryo.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe branchi, as in the genotype and other species, strongly asymmetrically developed.
Between them is situated, sometimes asymmetrically, the prominent intromittent organ.
British Dictionary definitions for asymmetric
asymmetrical
/ (ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk, ˌeɪ-) /
not symmetrical; lacking symmetry; misproportioned
chem
(of a molecule) having its atoms and radicals arranged unsymmetrically
(of a carbon atom) attached to four different atoms or radicals so that stereoisomerism results
involving chiral molecules: asymmetric synthesis
electrical engineering (of conductors) having different conductivities depending on the direction of current flow, as of diodes
aeronautics having unequal thrust, as caused by an inoperative engine in a twin-engined aircraft
logic maths (of a relation) never holding between a pair of values x and y when it holds between y and x, as " …is the father of… ": Compare symmetric (def. 1), antisymmetric, nonsymmetric
Derived forms of asymmetric
- asymmetrically, adverb
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