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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Its asymmetrical, descending hemline adds a sense of movement and unpredictability that isn’t seen in the average little black dress.
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This time inspired by water and its movement, Maccapani Missoni reinforced her penchant for flowy caftans and fluid tunics, as well as an easy-to-approach spirit channeled via blouses cut in asymmetrical proportions and wide and loose pants.
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Energy ties Analysts note an increasingly asymmetrical relationship between Russia and China with regard to energy, particularly since the launch of the Ukraine war.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This time inspired by water and its movement, Maccapani Missoni reinforced her penchant for flowy caftans and fluid tunics, as well as an easy-to-approach spirit channeled via blouses cut in asymmetrical proportions and wide and loose pants.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Energy ties Analysts note an increasingly asymmetrical relationship between Russia and China with regard to energy, particularly since the launch of the Ukraine war.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The SweatyRocks Off-the-shoulder Top puts a fresh spin on the classic T-shirt, featuring a flattering asymmetrical neckline that is sure to turn heads.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
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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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