adjective
asymmetrical
ay-sih-MEHT-rihkl
adjective
1
Not identical or balanced on both sides; lacking symmetry.
"The building has an asymmetrical facade with windows of different sizes."
"She wore her hair in an asymmetrical cut, shorter on one side."
How to Use Asymmetrical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLopsided or uneven — the two sides don't match.
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Common pairings
asymmetrical design
asymmetrical warfare
asymmetrical haircut
Word Forms
more asymmetrical comparative, most asymmetrical superlative
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Etymology
From a- ("not") + symmetrical.