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 altar featured an asymmetrical, organic installation of blooms in soft shades of pinks and purples, set against a forested backdrop and view of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Each one told a different story, with their soft curves and asymmetrical sheens.
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 30 July 2025
One major limitation is upload speed: cable connections are asymmetrical, meaning upload speeds are significantly lower than download speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 July 2025
While it’s long accepted that any agreement would be asymmetrical in favor of the US, the EU will assess the overall imbalance of any deal before deciding whether to pull the trigger on any re-balancing measures, Bloomberg previously reported.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Each one told a different story, with their soft curves and asymmetrical sheens.
—Selene Oliva, Glamour, 30 July 2025
One major limitation is upload speed: cable connections are asymmetrical, meaning upload speeds are significantly lower than download speeds.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 July 2025
While it’s long accepted that any agreement would be asymmetrical in favor of the US, the EU will assess the overall imbalance of any deal before deciding whether to pull the trigger on any re-balancing measures, Bloomberg previously reported.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 July 2025
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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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