asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

ˌā-sə-ˈme-trik 

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

asymmetrically

ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of asymmetrical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Honduras has fewer tools than other countries to confront this asymmetrical relationship with the White House. —Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025

The arms have a slightly asymmetrical shape, bestowing this sectional with a sculptural moment. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2025

The lantern sleeves, ruching at the mid-section, and asymmetrical ruffled hem look effortlessly polished, but the dress can easily be enhanced with a belt, sparkly handbag, and your go-to heels. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

Unearthed in Montana, this ceratopsian displayed striking, asymmetrical, blade-like horns on its frill. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing asymmetrical

• asymmetrical digital subscriber line

Rhymes for asymmetrical

• diametrical
• geometrical
• unsymmetrical
• metrical
• obstetrical
• symmetrical
• trigonometrical

Kids Definition

asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

-trik 

: not symmetrical

asymmetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

asymmetry

(ˈ)ā-ˈsim-ə-trē 

noun

Medical Definition

asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

variants or asymmetric

-trik 

1

: not symmetrical

2

usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups

asymmetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb