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Definitions for Asymmetric
ˌeɪ səˈmɛ trɪk, ˌæs ə-asym·met·ric

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. asymmetrical, asymmetricadjective

    characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components

Wiktionary

  1. asymmetricadjective

    Of a shape, not symmetric.

  2. asymmetricadjective

    Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.

  3. Etymology: A- + symmetric, as ἀσυμμετρία (asymmetria), "disproportion", "deformity".

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  1. asymmetric

    Asymmetric refers to something that is not identical, balanced or symmetrical on both sides of a central line. It relates to a lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something in terms of size, shape, position, value or other qualities. Asymmetry can occur in various fields such as biology, mathematics, physics, art, and many others.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Asymmetricadjective

    alt. of Asymmetrical

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Asymmetric in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Asymmetric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Asymmetric in a Sentence

  1. Alexander Gabuev:

    The economic situation in Russia is deteriorating, and that gives China an upper hand in the relationship, ties between Moscow and Beijing have been asymmetric before Russia was a needier partner, but now this is an asymmetry on steroids where China has the commanding position, and definitely will be not shy to use it going forward.

  2. Louis Pasteur:

    The universe is asymmetric and I am persuaded that life, as it is known to us, is a direct result of the asymmetry of the universe or of its indirect consequences. The universe is asymmetric.

  3. John Carlin:

    We follow the facts and evidence wherever they lead, to identify the fingers at the keyboards that threaten our people, our companies, and our national security, identifying those responsible for these attacks is only the first step, and we will continue to do our part to protect and defend our nation from the asymmetric threats posed through cyberspace.

  4. Gilles Moëc:

    As always, it's become an asymmetric risk with the ECB, if they move (to provide immediate stimulus) it is partly priced in. If they don't move it is going to be really bad.

  5. Pedro Sanchez:

    We will not suddenly recover activity across all sectors, the deescalation has to be gradual and asymmetric... We won't all advance at the same pace but we will follow the same rules.

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