asymmetrical
Asymmetrical (adjective) means not identical or balanced on both sides; lacking symmetry. Example: “The building has an asymmetrical facade with windows of different sizes.”
How to use asymmetrical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLopsided or uneven — the two sides don't match.
Word forms
more asymmetrical comparative, most asymmetrical superlative
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The building has an _____ facade with windows of different sizes.
Etymology
From a- ("not") + symmetrical.
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Rhymes for asymmetrical
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What does “asymmetrical” mean?
The word “asymmetrical” means not identical or balanced on both sides; lacking symmetry. In plain terms, lopsided or uneven — the two sides don't match.
How do you pronounce “asymmetrical”?
“Asymmetrical” is pronounced ay-sih-MEHT-rihkl (/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtɹɪk(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “asymmetrical” in a sentence?
Here is “asymmetrical” used in a sentence: “The building has an asymmetrical facade with windows of different sizes.”
What is another word for “asymmetrical”?
Words with a similar meaning to “asymmetrical” include asymmetric, lopsided and unsymmetrical.
What part of speech is “asymmetrical”?
“Asymmetrical” is an adjective.