asymmetrical

adjective

asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl How to pronounce asymmetrical (audio)
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
asymmetrically adverb

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The white or rose gold cases are paired with three colors – sunburst blue, brun désert, rouge sellier – reaffirming the timeless nature of the line with its characteristic asymmetrical lugs crafted in the Hermès Horloger workshops. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Alyssa gives asymmetrical traditional Carnaval, Ginger serves Shakesqueer (cue Kill Bill sirens in the minds of all her S7 sisters), and Acid beautifully beats the long-rotting corpse of Drag Race Marie Antoinette send-ups. Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025 Then there’s Kelis, whose fearless asymmetrical cuts and vibrant color palettes made rebellion feel within reach for a range of Black girls who finally saw their adventurous spirit affirmed through glam. Essence, 27 June 2025 Iran has generally turned to asymmetrical responses, to compensate for its smaller budgets and capabilities. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for asymmetrical

Word History

Etymology

Greek asymmetria lack of proportion, from asymmetros ill-proportioned, from a- + symmetros symmetrical

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of asymmetrical was in 1690

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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asymmetrical. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

asymmetrical

adjective
asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl How to pronounce asymmetrical (audio)
variants or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
asymmetrically adverb
asymmetry noun

Medical Definition

asymmetrical

adjective
asym·​met·​ri·​cal ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl How to pronounce asymmetrical (audio)
variants or asymmetric
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom : bonded to four different atoms or groups
asymmetrically adverb

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