unsymmetrical

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Thân thiện

The child built an unsymmetrical tower with wooden blocks.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking symmetry: Not having balanced or corresponding parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane; not symmetrical.
   • Having unequal dimensions or measurements: Characterized by parts that are not equal in size, shape, or arrangement.

Usage

• The word "unsymmetrical" is used to describe objects, shapes, patterns, or arrangements that are not mirror images or balanced around a central axis. It is a formal or technical term often used in mathematics, biology, design, and engineering.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The architect designed an intentionally unsymmetrical facade for the modern building.
  • The biologist noted the unsymmetrical pattern of spots on the butterfly's wings.
  • An unsymmetrical load can cause instability in the structure.

Advanced Usage

• In Chemistry: An "unsymmetrical molecule" is one that lacks an internal plane of symmetry, often making it chiral.
  • The drug's effectiveness depended on the specific configuration of its unsymmetrical carbon atom.
• In Electrical Engineering: An "unsymmetrical fault" refers to an unequal fault current in the phases of a power system.
  • Protection systems must be designed to handle both symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults.

Variants and Related Words

• Asymmetrical (adj): More common synonym for lacking symmetry. While often used interchangeably, "asymmetrical" can sometimes imply a deliberate or aesthetic lack of balance, whereas "unsymmetrical" is often a more neutral descriptive term.
  • She preferred asymmetrical haircuts.
• Symmetry (n): The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.
  • The symmetry of the snowflake was perfect.
• Unsymmetrically (adv): In an unsymmetrical manner.
  • The weight was distributed unsymmetrically, causing the boat to list.

Synonyms

• Asymmetrical: Not identical on both sides of a central line.
• Irregular: Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
• Lopsided: With one side lower or smaller than the other.
• Uneven: Not level, smooth, or regular.

Antonyms

• Symmetrical: Made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis.
• Balanced: Keeping or showing a state of equilibrium.
• Regular: Arranged in a consistent or symmetrical pattern.
• Even: Flat and smooth; equal in degree or extent.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having unsymmetrical parts or unequal dimensions or measurements
2. lacking symmetry

Từ đồng nghĩa

• anisometric
• unsymmetric