asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 
variants
or asymmetric
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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The then-Suits star dressed up in a sleeveless navy Antonia Berardi dress with an asymmetrical hem and a white Aritzia blazer over her shoulders, plus sunglasses.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
At the sweetheart neckline, two pieces of fabric hang gracefully at her sides while the back of the dress featured an asymmetrical hemline that mimicked the pieces at the front.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Radebaugh also presented research at the conference, using computer models to hypothesize that Titan’s geology may be slightly more asymmetrical than previously thought.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Does anyone wear an asymmetrical bob as well as Gabrielle Union?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Feb. 2024
The onyx has been meticulously crafted three-dimensionally, taking into account the asymmetrical cutout for the tourbillon and the technical requirements of the movement plate below.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
Look for tactical, yet stylish, pieces, and don't be afraid to play with bright colors, asymmetrical fits, and bold one-pieces.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Available in an earthy beige and black, this off-the-shoulder top has a small yet aesthetic detail of overlapping asymmetrical fabric on the bottom left hem.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Her red and black skirt had an asymmetrical pleated detail and was custom-created especially for her.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
At the sweetheart neckline, two pieces of fabric hang gracefully at her sides while the back of the dress featured an asymmetrical hemline that mimicked the pieces at the front.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Radebaugh also presented research at the conference, using computer models to hypothesize that Titan’s geology may be slightly more asymmetrical than previously thought.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
Does anyone wear an asymmetrical bob as well as Gabrielle Union?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Feb. 2024
The onyx has been meticulously crafted three-dimensionally, taking into account the asymmetrical cutout for the tourbillon and the technical requirements of the movement plate below.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
Look for tactical, yet stylish, pieces, and don't be afraid to play with bright colors, asymmetrical fits, and bold one-pieces.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Available in an earthy beige and black, this off-the-shoulder top has a small yet aesthetic detail of overlapping asymmetrical fabric on the bottom left hem.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Her red and black skirt had an asymmetrical pleated detail and was custom-created especially for her.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
Medical Definition
asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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