dissymmetry

[ dih-sim-i-tree, dis-sim- ]

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noun

absence or lack of symmetry.

Origin of dissymmetry

First recorded in 1835–45; dis-¹ + symmetry

Other words from dissymmetry

dis·sym·met·ric [dis-i-me-trik, dis-si-], /ˌdɪs ɪˈmɛ trɪk, ˌdɪs sɪ-/, dis·sym·met·ri·cal, adjective
dis·sym·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use dissymmetry in a sentence

If later on the large pincer is again cut off the process is repeated and the original dissymmetry is restored.
The Organism as a Whole | Jacques Loeb
None of these substances, however, has any effect on polarized light or shows any dissymmetry in the form of its crystals.
Makers of Modern Medicine | James J. Walsh
Pasteur found that the paratartrates were not only dissymmetrical, but that they possessed two forms of dissymmetry.
Makers of Modern Medicine | James J. Walsh
If Pasteur's idea as to the dissymmetry of crystals were confirmed, a great scientific advance was assured.
Makers of Modern Medicine | James J. Walsh
dissymmetry probably represents some essential manifestation of vital force.
Makers of Modern Medicine | James J. Walsh

British Dictionary definitions for dissymmetry

dissymmetry

/ (dɪˈsɪmɪtrɪ, dɪsˈsɪm-) /

nounplural -tries

lack of symmetry
the relationship between two objects when one is the mirror image of the other: See also chirality

another name for chirality

Derived forms of dissymmetry

dissymmetric (ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk, ˌdɪssɪ-) or dissymmetrical, adjective
dissymmetrically, adverb

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