asymmetry

a·sym·me·try  (-sm-tr)

n.

Lack of balance or symmetry.

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asymmetry [æˈsɪmɪtrɪ eɪ-]

n

(Mathematics) (Philosophy / Logic) lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations

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asymmetry

the quality or condition of lacking symmetry. — asymmetrical, asymmetric, adj.

See also: Symmetry

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

asymmetry - (mathematics) a lack of symmetry dissymmetry, imbalance 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

Translations

asymmetry [eɪˈsɪmətrɪ] N → asimetría f

asymmetry [eɪˈsɪmətri] n → asymétrie f

asymmetry

n → Asymmetrie f

asymmetry [æˈsɪmɪtrɪ] n → asimmetria