asymmetrical meaning

UK US /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ 5 syllables

asymmetrical (adjective): characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components.

asymmetrical has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

asymmetrical as an adjective

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

    Synonyms: asymmetric

    Opposite: symmetrical

    Similar: lopsided, noninterchangeable, unsymmetric

    Related forms: asymmetry

  2. irregular in shape or outline
    • asymmetrical features
    • a dress with a crooked hemline

    Synonyms: crooked

    Similar: irregular

How to pronounce asymmetrical

asymmetrical is pronounced /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with asymmetrical

Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in AL · 12-letter words

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