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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Each of the asymmetrical stones used in the brooches, which were individually polished and finished, were cut specifically for the drawing of the creation with 18-karat yellow gold prongs screwed in to protect the fragile stone tableaus.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The look was designed by Daniel Roseberry and featured an asymmetrical jacket with personalized gold bijoux buttons, one of which appears to be an eye.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Skims founder was pictured strolling through the Grand Prix in an asymmetrical off-white bodycon dress.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 June 2026
The asymmetrical cathedral showcases a mix of architectural styles and is especially famous for its richly detailed, almost lacelike Gothic facade.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
The look was designed by Daniel Roseberry and featured an asymmetrical jacket with personalized gold bijoux buttons, one of which appears to be an eye.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
The Skims founder was pictured strolling through the Grand Prix in an asymmetrical off-white bodycon dress.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 June 2026
The asymmetrical cathedral showcases a mix of architectural styles and is especially famous for its richly detailed, almost lacelike Gothic facade.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asymmetrical. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
Medical Definition
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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