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asymmetric
Asymmetric (adj) means not the same on both sides; lacking symmetry.
adj
1
Not the same on both sides; lacking symmetry.
2
(computing) Using different keys for the sender and receiver, rather than the same key shared between both.
3
(maths) Describes a relation in which two elements can never be related to each other in both directions at once.
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Etymology
This is formed from a- plus symmetric, as with Ancient Greek ἀσυμμετρία (asummetría, "disproportion, deformity").
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What is the meaning of asymmetric?
"asymmetric" (adj) means not the same on both sides; lacking symmetry.
What is another word for asymmetric?
Other words for "asymmetric" include asymmetrical.
What is the opposite of asymmetric?
The opposite of "asymmetric" is symmetrical.
What are the different meanings of asymmetric?
"asymmetric" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not the same on both sides; lacking symmetry; 2. (computing) Using different keys for the sender and receiver, rather than the same key shared between both; 3. (maths) Describes a relation in which two elements can never be related to each other in both directions at once.
