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unsymmetrical

unsymmetrical

6.9
Different on each side
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈsɪmɪtrɪkəl/
translation icon : asimétrico
  • The building's unsymmetrical shape made it stand out from the more traditional structures in the neighborhood.

Now Markovnikov's rule happens when you have an unsymmetrical case, right?

Examples

  • Now Markovnikov's rule happens when you have an unsymmetrical case, right?

    YaleCourses

  • And what I wanted to do was to go ahead and show you that the LUMO is an interesting and unsymmetrical one as well.

  • His early work on unsymmetrical buckling of spherical shells has been recognized as one of the classic works in the theory of shell stability.

    Academic text (1996)

  • It produces unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine UDMH, which is also a space shuttle rocket fuel, but only under conditions where the chemical is heated.

  • This is especially important because RC walls are typically not designed for out-of-plane effects, and exposure to one-sided fire exacerbates these effects due to the unsymmetrical material degradation.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The artist chose an unsymmetrical design for the sculpture to create a more dynamic visual impact.

  • Her dress had an unsymmetrical hemline that gave it a unique and trendy look.

Synonyms

uneven
vsunsymmetrical
42 2.3

Not smooth or level, with parts higher and lower

refers more to overall lack of symmetry and evenness in design
lopsided
vsunsymmetrical
19 4.3

Uneven because one side is lower, smaller, or heavier

indicates general imbalance without stressing one-sided heaviness
asymmetrical
vsunsymmetrical
18 6.1

Having parts that are not the same size or shape

is the more general term focusing on lack of symmetry or evenness
unbalanced
vsunsymmetrical
14 3.8

Not steady in position, health, or feeling

focuses more on visual lack of symmetry rather than equilibrium
asymmetric
vsunsymmetrical
11 6.1

Having parts that are not the same on both sides

is broader, naming lack of balance or evenness in design
imbalanced
vsunsymmetrical
8 4.6

Not even in the way parts or people are placed

is about visual unevenness and design rather than proportion alone
off-kilter
vsunsymmetrical
  • Informal
7 7.5

Not straight or level and a little strange

applies to physical symmetry lacking rather than odd or quirky feel
nonsymmetrical
vsunsymmetrical
5.1

Not the same on both sides in shape or design

is the standard term stressing unevenness in form or design
unsymmetric
vsunsymmetrical
6.9

Not the same on both sides of a middle line

is the same idea but less common in usage
anisometric
vsunsymmetrical
  • Specialized
9.9

Having parts that are different in size or shape

focuses on general lack of balance, not only measurement differences

Antonyms

symmetrical
25 4.1

A shape or object that has matching parts on both sides when you cut it down the middle

How Symmetrical

symmetrical
25 4.1
unsymmetrical
6.9
lopsided
19 4.3

Surface Forms

unsymmetrical positive
unsymmetricaler comparative
unsymmetric positive
unsymmetricalest superlative

Morphology

unsymmetrical = symmetrical (transparent) = un + symmetrical

The negative prefix 'un-' is directly added to the adjective 'symmetrical' to mean 'not symmetrical', a standard and productive formation.

Etymology

Unsymmetrical is made of un- meaning 'not' and symmetrical, which comes from roots meaning 'measured together' or 'balanced'. So, unsymmetrical describes something that is not even or balanced in shape or design.