asymmetric
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səˈmɛ adjective
1.
not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry: Most faces are asymmetric.
2.
(of a logical or mathematical relation) holding true of members of a class in one order but not in the opposite order, as in the relation “being an ancestor of.”
3.
Chemistry.
a.
having an unsymmetrical arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
b.
noting a carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups.
c.
(of a polymer) noting an atom or group that is within a polymer chain and is bonded to two different atoms or groups that are external to the chain.
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asymmetric or asymmetrical (ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk, ˌeɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | not symmetrical; lacking symmetry; misproportioned |
| 2. | chem |
| a. (of a molecule) having its atoms and radicals arranged unsymmetrically | |
| b. (of a carbon atom) attached to four different atoms or radicals so that stereoisomerism results | |
| c. involving chiral molecules: asymmetric synthesis | |
| 3. | electrical engineering (of conductors) having different conductivities depending on the direction of current flow, as of diodes |
| 4. | aeronautics having unequal thrust, as caused by an inoperative engine in a twin-engined aircraft |
| 5. | logic, maths symmetric antisymmetric Compare nonsymmetric (of a relation) never holding between a pair of values x and y when it holds between y and x, as "…is the father of…" |
| asymmetrical or asymmetrical | |
| —adj | |
| asym'metrically or asymmetrical | |
| —adv | |
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Asymmetric
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
Example sentences
The relationship between the two levels is asymmetric.
Pulling thousands of soldiers in the prime of their life to fight full scale war against asymmetric foes is not stable.
So they negate many of an insurgent's asymmetric advantages.
Asymmetric triple threat: hilarious, demented and seemingly dead earnest.
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