dis·sym·me·try (d s-sm -tr )n. pl. dis·sym·me·tries Lack of symmetry. dis  sym·metric (dss-m trk), dissym·metri·cal (-r-k l) adj.dis sym·metri·cal·ly adv. |
dissymmetry [dɪˈsɪmɪtrɪ dɪsˈsɪm-]
n pl -tries
1. (Mathematics) lack of symmetry
2. (Physics / General Physics) the relationship between two objects when one is the mirror image of the other See also chirality
3. (Chemistry) another name for chirality
dissymmetric [ˌdɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk ˌdɪssɪ-], dissymmetrical adj
dissymmetrically adv
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| Noun | 1. | dissymmetry - (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 |
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