adjective
asymmetrical
ay-sih-MEHT-rihkl
Asymmetrical (adjective) means not identical or balanced on both sides; lacking symmetry. Example: “The building has an asymmetrical facade with windows of different sizes.”
adjective
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Not identical or balanced on both sides; lacking symmetry.
"The building has an asymmetrical facade with windows of different sizes."
"She wore her hair in an asymmetrical cut, shorter on one side."
How to use asymmetrical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLopsided or uneven — the two sides don't match.
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Common pairings
asymmetrical design
asymmetrical warfare
asymmetrical haircut
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more asymmetrical
- Superlative
- most asymmetrical
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The building has an _____ facade with windows of different sizes.
Etymology
From a- ("not") + symmetrical.
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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.
