adjective

asymmetric

asymmetric, lopsided, unbalanced

The design of the building is asymmetric.

The design of the building is asymmetric.

He has a slightly asymmetric face.

He has a slightly asymmetric face.

describes a ((noun)) The building has an asymmetric design.

Synonyms: unbalanced, lopsided, uneven; Antonyms: symmetric, balanced, even

Prefix 'a-' (not) + 'symmetric'. From Greek 'a-' (without) and 'symmetria' (symmetry).

Think of 'a' as meaning 'not'. So, 'asymmetric' means 'not symmetric'. One side is not a mirror image of the other.

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