asymmetrically

Thân thiện

The two vases were placed asymmetrically on the mantelpiece.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that lacks symmetry; not having equal or corresponding parts on either side of a central line or point.

Usage

The adverb "asymmetrically" describes how an action is performed or how a state exists in a way that is not symmetrical. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate an unbalanced or irregular arrangement, shape, or distribution.

Examples

• The branches grew asymmetrically from the trunk of the old tree.
• The artist deliberately placed the elements asymmetrically to create visual tension.
• The data was distributed asymmetrically across the network nodes.
• Her smile was asymmetrically charming.

Advanced Usage

• In technical/scientific contexts: Used to describe systems, forces, or patterns where properties differ depending on direction or position.
  • The molecule is polarized asymmetrically.
  • Information flows asymmetrically between the server and the client.

Variants and Related Words

• Asymmetrical (Adjective): Not symmetrical.
  • an asymmetrical design
• Asymmetry (Noun): The quality or state of being asymmetrical.
  • the asymmetry of the building's facade
• Symmetrically (Adverb): In a symmetrical manner. (Antonym)

Synonyms

• Irregularly
• Unevenly
• Unbalancedly
• Lopsidedly

Antonyms

• Symmetrically
• Evenly
• Proportionally
• Regularly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an asymmetrical manner
   • they were asymmetrically arranged

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unsymmetrically