asymmetry
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ɪ noun
the quality or state of being asymmetric.
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asymmetry (æˈsɪmɪtrɪ, eɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations | |
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Asymmetry
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
asymmetry
1650s, "want of symmetry or proportion," from Gk. asymmetria, from asymmetros, from a- "not" + symmetros "commensurable."
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Medical Dictionary
asymmetry a·sym·me·try (ā-sĭm'ĭ-trē)
n.
Disproportion between two or more like parts; lack of symmetry.
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Example sentences
Combines empirical and clinical research on brain asymmetry with theoretical perspectives.
The asymmetry causes flyers to lose speed as soon as they start to turn.
Once upon a time, he had some useful insights on information asymmetry.
Last season, he got carried away with architecture and asymmetry.
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