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a·sym·met·ric A0489750 (ā′sĭ-mĕt′rĭk) also a·sym·met·ri·cal (-rĭ-kəl)adj.1. a. Having no balance or symmetry: an asymmetric design.b. Uneven in distribution.2. a. Existing or occurring between two incommensurate entities, especially to the detriment of one.b. Characterized by an imbalance in power between two opponents in an armed conflict, especially one in which a weaker force uses unconventional means, such as guerilla or terrorist tactics: asymmetric warfare.3. Chemistry Of or relating to a carbon atom having four different atoms or structural groups attached to it, resulting in an unbalanced spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, so that the molecule cannot be superimposed on its mirror image; chiral. a′sym·met′ri·cal·ly adv.a·sym′me·try (ā-sĭm′ĭ-trē) adv.asymmetric (ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk; ˌeɪ-) or asymmetricaladj1. not symmetrical; lacking symmetry; misproportioned2. (Chemistry) chem a. (of a molecule) having its atoms and radicals arranged unsymmetricallyb. (of a carbon atom) attached to four different atoms or radicals so that stereoisomerism resultsc. involving chiral molecules: asymmetric synthesis. 3. (Electrical Engineering) electrical engineering (of conductors) having different conductivities depending on the direction of current flow, as of diodes4. (Aeronautics) aeronautics having unequal thrust, as caused by an inoperative engine in a twin-engined aircraft5. (Logic) logic maths (of a relation) never holding between a pair of values x and y when it holds between y and x, as "…is the father of…". Compare symmetric1, antisymmetric, nonsymmetric6. (Mathematics) logic maths (of a relation) never holding between a pair of values x and y when it holds between y and x, as "…is the father of…". Compare symmetric1, antisymmetric, nonsymmetric ˌasymˈmetrically adva•sym•met•ric (ˌeɪ səˈmɛ trɪk, ˌæs ə-) also a`sym•met′ri•cal, adj. 1. not identical on both sides of a central line; lacking symmetry. 2. a. having an unsymmetrical arrangement of atoms in a molecule. b. noting a carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups. c. (of a polymer) noting an atom or group that is within a polymer chain and is bonded to two different atoms or groups that are external to the chain. [1870–75] a`sym•met′ri•cal•ly, adv. a•sym•me•try (eɪˈsɪm ɪ tri) n. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | asymmetric - characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or componentsasymmetricalirregular - contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices" |
asymmetricadjectiveNot straight, uniform, or symmetrical:asymmetrical, irregular.TranslationsasimetricoasimmetricoasymmetriskusymmetriskасимметричноasymmetricenUK
asymmetricA difference in two related modes, often referring to a speed disparity. For example, it may take longer to compress or encrypt than to decompress or decrypt the data. Contrast with symmetric. See asymmetric compression and public key cryptography.asymmetricenUK
a·sym·met·ric (a), (ā'sim-et'rik), Not symmetric; denoting a lack of symmetry between two or more like parts.asymmetric (ā′sĭ-mĕt′rĭk) also asymmetrical (-rĭ-kəl)adj. Chemistry Of or relating to a carbon atom having four different atoms or structural groups attached to it, resulting in an unbalanced spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, so that the molecule cannot be superimposed on its mirror image; chiral. a′sym·met′ri·cal·ly adv.a·sym′me·try (ā-sĭm′ĭ-trē) adv.a·sym·met·ric , asymmetrical (āsi-metrik, -ri-kăl) Not symmetric; denoting a lack of symmetry between two or more like parts. AsymmetricNot occurring equally on both sides of the body.Mentioned in: Postpolio Syndromea·sym·met·ric , asymmetrical (āsi-metrik, -ri-kăl) Not symmetric; denoting a lack of symmetry between two or more like parts. FinancialSeeAsymmetryAcronymsSeeAasymmetricenUK Related to asymmetric: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line, Asymmetric warfareSynonyms for asymmetricadj not straight, uniform, or symmetricalSynonymsSynonyms for asymmetricadj characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or componentsSynonymsRelated Words |