unsymmetric
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking symmetry: Not having balanced or proportionate arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane; not symmetrical.
Usage
- The adjective "unsymmetric" describes an object, shape, pattern, or arrangement that is not the same on both sides. It is the opposite of symmetric.
- It is often used in formal, technical, or academic contexts such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and design.
- It can describe physical forms as well as abstract concepts like distributions or relationships.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The researcher studied the unsymmetric distribution of the data.
- The building's unsymmetric facade made it a unique piece of modern architecture.
- In chemistry, an unsymmetric molecule has different groups attached to its central atom.
Advanced Usage
- "unsymmetric relation": In mathematics and logic, a relation R is unsymmetric if, for some elements a and b, aRb is true but bRa is false. It is a specific property of certain relations.
- "Is a parent of" is an example of an unsymmetric relation.
- "unsymmetric warfare": A less common but possible term referring to conflict between parties of vastly different military power or strategies, though "asymmetric warfare" is the standard term.
Variants and Related Words
- Asymmetric (adj): More common synonym, especially in general and scientific use. It often implies a deliberate or intrinsic lack of symmetry.
- Unsymmetrical (adj): A variant form with identical meaning to "unsymmetric."
- Dissymmetric (adj): Lacking symmetry, sometimes used in specific scientific contexts like chemistry.
- Symmetry (n): The balanced, proportionate arrangement of parts.
- Symmetrical (adj): Having symmetry.
Synonyms
- Asymmetric
- Unsymmetrical
- Irregular
- Uneven
- Lopsided (more informal, often implying clumsiness)
Antonyms
- Symmetric
- Symmetrical
- Balanced
- Regular
- Proportionate
Adjective
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lacking symmetry
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