asymmetry

[ey-sim-i-tree]

noun

1. the quality or state of being asymmetric.

asymmetry

/ eɪ-, æˈsɪmɪtrɪ /

noun

1. lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations

Word History and Origins

Origin of asymmetry¹

First recorded in 1645–55, asymmetry is from the Greek word asymmetría lack of proportion. See a- ⁶, symmetry

Example Sentences

What makes this moment especially awkward for Delhi is the sheer depth - and asymmetry - of the India–Bangladesh relationship, rooted in India's pivotal role in Bangladesh's birth.

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By demonstrating how the internal asymmetry of Janus TMDs creates new ways to influence the flow of light, the study shows that tiny structural differences can unlock significant technological opportunities.

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The author argues that meme stock investing attracts primarily novice and young retail investors through gamified trading platforms and online influencer promotion, creating information asymmetries that disadvantage these participants.

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This creates a rare market asymmetry: The public sees “bubble” and flees everything AI-related, while sophisticated capital is making precise bets on deflation survivors.

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"We were not expecting to detect an asymmetry like this, and it will be a task for the astrophysicists modeling these systems to explain its presence," said Kim.

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