asymmetrical

adjective

asym·met·ri·cal | \ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl

variants: or asymmetric \-trik

Definition of asymmetrical

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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Following on from her Irish-inspired green look yesterday, The Duchess of Sussex opted for a somewhat more muted shade of taupe this time with a Roland Mouret dress, featuring an asymmetrical skirt and sash waist. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle's Taupe Roland Mouret Dress Means Business for Day 2 of Her Ireland Trip," 11 July 2018 That's right, Jennifer Aniston is the latest celeb to chop off her long locks in favor of a asymmetrical bob. — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, "Jennifer Aniston Did What to Her Hair?," 4 Nov. 2013 DJ Simi Haze also supported Abloh and attended his Off-White show, sporting an asymmetrical dress and combat boots. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "The 12 Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week: Rihanna Hops on the Clear Bag Trend, Lil Miquela Wears a Suit, and More," 23 June 2018 With its icy blue satin finish, plunging neckline, and giant bow, the ensemble offered a fashion-forward twist on a traditional shirtdress via some very Rihanna touches, including an off-the-shoulder neckline and asymmetrical hem. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Rihanna Goes Pastel Princess on the Streets of New York," 7 June 2018 Leaves can be broad and fleshy or needle thin, proportionally displayed or asymmetrical, sharp and spiky or smooth and soft. — Karen Dardick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Bromeliads create garden drama," 17 May 2018 Though Emilia Clarke's gown featured the same delicate neck-strap and asymmetrical bodice, the runway version was originally done in sheer white tulle and didn't include sleeves. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Emilia Clarke's Dior Gown at Cannes Film Festival Took 250 Hours To Make," 16 May 2018 Meanwhile, first daughter Ivanka Trump was dressed in a $2690 asymmetrical plaid tweed Oscar de la Renta dress. — Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, "Melania Trump Bucked Women Legislators' Wear-Black Protest of State of the Union — Twitter Reacts," 30 Jan. 2018 And what of Bailey's famously asymmetrical hair, made famous by so many videos 30-plus years ago. — Gary Graff, Billboard, "Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey Shares 'What Kind of World' From First-Ever Solo Album: Premiere," 28 June 2018

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