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

The Iranian regime is scoring asymmetrical victories in the information war, due in large part to this social media activity. —Steven Stalinsky, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

The two Republican frontrunners enjoy more consolidated support from their political base than their Democratic counterparts, creating an asymmetrical advantage that could result in both Republicans advancing despite Democratic registration advantages in the state. —Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

Proenza Schouler’s cobalt-blue asymmetrical midi is as eye-catching as the art on the walls. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026

As for the rest of the look, Z arrived in a mocha colored custom Louis Vuitton gown with an asymmetrical neckline. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026

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