a·sym·me·try ( -s m -tr )n. Lack of balance or symmetry. |
asymmetry [æˈsɪmɪtrɪ eɪ-]
n
(Mathematics) (Philosophy / Logic) lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations
asymmetry
the quality or condition of lacking symmetry. — asymmetrical, asymmetric, adj.
See also: Symmetry
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| Noun | 1. | asymmetry - (mathematics) a lack of symmetry spatial property, spatiality - any property relating to or occupying space geometrical irregularity, irregularity - an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern lopsidedness, skewness - an oblique or slanting asymmetry radial asymmetry - the absence of symmetry about an axis handedness, laterality - the property of using one hand more than the other footedness - the property of favoring one foot over the other (as in kicking a ball) eyedness - the property of favoring one eye over the other (as in taking aim) math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement symmetricalness, symmetry, correspondence, balance - (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane |
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