asymmetry meaning
UK US /ˌeɪˈsɪmətri/ 4 syllables
asymmetry (noun): (mathematics) a lack of symmetry.
Definition of asymmetry
- (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
Synonyms: dissymmetry, imbalance
Opposite: symmetry
Type of: spatial property
Kinds: irregularity, lopsidedness, radial asymmetry, handedness, footedness, eyedness
Related forms: asymmetric, asymmetrical
How to pronounce asymmetry
asymmetry is pronounced /ˌeɪˈsɪmətri/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with asymmetry
Word lists: words starting with AS · words ending in RY · 9-letter words
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