asymmetry

noun
UK: /ˌeɪsɪˈmetri/
US: /ˌeɪsɪˈmetri/

  1. Lack of equality or exact correspondence between two things.

    1. There is some asymmetry in the design of the building. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist intentionally introduced asymmetry to make the piece more dynamic and interesting. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of not being identical on both sides of a central line.

    1. The human face shows a natural asymmetry that makes each person unique. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers are studying the asymmetry in brain development to understand cognitive functions. [ ] [ ]

  3. An imbalance or disproportion in something, like power or information.

    1. The contract reflects a significant asymmetry in bargaining power. [ ] [ ]
    2. Information asymmetry can lead to unfair market practices and consumer exploitation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disproportion irregularity imbalance
asymmetry transitive-verb

  1. To cause to lack symmetry or balance.

    1. The wind asymmetry the tree over time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The repeated stress of lifting heavy objects asymmetry her shoulder muscles noticeably. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "asymmetry" in English means: Lack of equality or exact correspondence between two things., The quality of not being identical on both sides of a central line., An imbalance or disproportion in something, like power or information..

The phonetic transcription of "asymmetry" is /ˌeɪsɪˈmetri/ in British English and /ˌeɪsɪˈmetri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asymmetry": disproportion, irregularity, imbalance.

Example usage of "asymmetry": "There is some asymmetry in the design of the building.". More examples on the page.