asymmetrical
/,æsi'metrik/ Cách viết khác : (asymmetrical) /,æsi'metrikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not symmetrical; having parts that are not equal in size, shape, or arrangement on opposite sides of a dividing line or center. It describes something that lacks symmetry or balance in its form or structure.
- Irregular in shape or outline. This meaning emphasizes an uneven, crooked, or non-uniform appearance.
Usage
The word "asymmetrical" is used to describe objects, designs, patterns, or features where one side is not a mirror image of the other. It is common in art, design, biology, and general descriptions of form.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The artist created an asymmetrical sculpture that was fascinating from every angle.
- Her asymmetrical haircut was shorter on one side than the other.
- The building's asymmetrical facade made it stand out from the traditional structures on the street.
Advanced Usage
- In Biology: Used to describe organisms or body parts that are not divisible into similar halves by any plane.
- The fiddler crab has an asymmetrical claw, with one much larger than the other.
- In Design/Fashion: Often used to describe a deliberate stylistic choice that avoids formal balance.
- The dress featured an asymmetrical neckline that draped over one shoulder.
Variants and Related Words
- Asymmetry (n): The quality or state of being asymmetrical.
- The asymmetry of the leaf pattern was studied by the botanist.
- Asymmetrically (adv): In an asymmetrical manner.
- The windows were placed asymmetrically on the wall.
Synonyms
- Uneven: Not level, smooth, or regular.
- Irregular: Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
- Lopsided: With one side lower or smaller than the other.
- Unbalanced: Not keeping or showing an even balance.
Antonyms
- Symmetrical: Made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.
- Balanced: Keeping or showing a state of equilibrium.
- Even: Having a level surface; flat and uniform.
- Regular: Arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern.
Related Phrases/Concepts
- Asymmetrical warfare: A conflict where opposing forces differ radically in military power, strategy, or tactics.
- The guerrilla forces engaged in asymmetrical warfare against the larger, conventional army.
- Asymmetrical information: A situation in economic transactions where one party has more or better information than the other.
- The problem of asymmetrical information can lead to market failure.
Adjective
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irregular in shape or outline
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asymmetrical features
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a dress with a crooked hemline
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characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
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