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asymmetrical


Meanings
  • adjective

    Not having a plane of symmetry or having different halves that are not identical.

    - "The two halves of the seashell are asymmetrical."
    - "The leaves on this tree grow in asymmetrical patterns."

Synonyms

asymmetric , lopsided , unsymmetrical
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Etymology
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From the Greek word asymmetros, meaning not having the same measures or proportions.


Trivia
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  1. The human face is considered to be asymmetrical.

  2. Some animals, such as starfish, have completely asymmetrical bodies.


Related Concepts
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  1. Symmetry: The quality of having identical halves or parts that are arranged so as to correspond or be nearly identical.


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Asymmetrical is often used in art, architecture, and design to create interesting and unique compositions. In literature, it can be used to describe characters or situations that are unbalanced or unpredictable.

How to Memorize "asymmetrical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an object with two halves that are not mirror images of each other.

  2. associate

    - Think of a tree with leaves of different sizes on each side.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'asymmetrical' means 'not the same on both sides'.


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