ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Asymmetric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Asymmetric is an adjective meaning Not symmetric.

Meaning

Not symmetric.

More Meanings

  1. (cryptography) Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.
  2. (set theory) Of a relation R on a set S: having the property that for any two elements of S (not necessarily distinct), at least one is not related to the other via R.

Example Sentences

an asymmetric shape
asymmetric gameplay

Synonyms for asymmetric

Depending on context, synonyms include asymmetrical, nonsymmetric, unsymmetrical, one-sided, lopsided, noninterchangeable.

Antonyms for asymmetric

Common opposites include symmetrical, symmetric.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include asymmetrical, unsymmetrical, unsymmetric, noninterchangeable, lopsided, one-sided.

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