adj
asymmetric
Asymmetric (adj) means not symmetric.
adj
1
Not symmetric.
2
Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.
3
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.
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Etymology
From a- + symmetric, as Ancient Greek ἀσυμμετρία (asummetría, “disproportion, deformity”).
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What is the meaning of asymmetric?
"asymmetric" (adj) means not symmetric.
What are the different meanings of asymmetric?
"asymmetric" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not symmetric; 2. Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver; 3. 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.