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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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Recent Examples of asymmetrical from the Web
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Their webs do not form a circular spoke pattern but rather an asymmetrical one.
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Integration and interdependence between the two countries will continue, but the relationship remains asymmetrical.
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The volunteers found slightly asymmetrical smiles more attractive than perfectly symmetrical ones, for example, and favored very wide smiles sporting fewer teeth over wide smiles with many teeth exposed.
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Take a Liberian mask whose symmetrical face with protruding eyes and mouth is enlivened by dramatically asymmetrical décor.
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Good flyers like sandpipers and murres tend to lay eggs that are more elongated and more asymmetrical—a bit like the shape of a Zeppelin—likely because lots of time in the air requires lightweight, compact bodies.
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Suits were worn with either button-down striped shirts or asymmetrical collarless shirts, both paired with leather cords instead of ties.
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Other types of abnormalities include ticks with missing legs or asymmetrical organs, or ticks that have both male and female characteristics.
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For a wilder and more youthful sensibility, try a leather (or faux) jacket paired with a cut-out asymmetrical dress from a contemporary brand like Versus Versace or Alexander Wang.
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Origin and Etymology of asymmetrical
Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical
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See words that rhyme with asymmetrical Spanish Central: Translation of asymmetrical Nglish: Translation of asymmetrical for Spanish speakers
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