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asymmetric

adjective
 
 
/ˌeɪ.sɪˈmet.rɪk/ (also asymmetrical, /-əl/ )

Definition

with two halves, sides, or parts that are not exactly the same in shape and size: Lisette came back from New York with a trendy asymmetric haircut.Different and differenceGeometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects asymmetrically
 
 
/-rɪ.kəl.i/ adverb
Different and differenceGeometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects
asymmetry
 
 
/eɪˈsɪm.ə.tri/ noun [C or U]
Different and differenceGeometrical shapesSpherical, circular and annular objects
(Definition of asymmetric adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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