Definition of asymmetric Asymmetric

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We found 5 definitions of asymmetric from 4 different sources.

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What does asymmetric mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

asymmetric - characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
  asymmetrical
  symmetric, symmetrical having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
  irregular not occurring at expected times
  lopsided having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other
  noninterchangeable such that the terms of an expression cannot be interchanged without changing the meaning; "the arguments of the symmetric relation, `is the father of', are noninterchangeable"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • asymmetric (Adjective)
    Of a shape, not symmetric.
  • asymmetric (Adjective)
    Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • asymmetric (a.)
    Alt. of Asymmetrical

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • asymmetric
    Not identical on both sides of a central line.

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