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- [si-me-tri-kuh l or si-me-trik]
- /sɪˈmɛ trɪ kəl or sɪˈmɛ trɪk/
- /ˌʌnsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-me-tri-kuh l or si-me-trik]
- /sɪˈmɛ trɪ kəl or sɪˈmɛ trɪk/
Definitions of unsymmetrical word
- adjective unsymmetrical characterized by or exhibiting symmetry; well-proportioned, as a body or whole; regular in form or arrangement of corresponding parts. 1
- adjective unsymmetrical Geometry. noting two points in a plane such that the line segment joining the points is bisected by an axis: Points (1, 1) and (1, −1) are symmetrical with respect to the x-axis. noting a set consisting of pairs of points having this relation with respect to the same axis. noting two points in a plane such that the line segment joining the points is bisected by a point or center: The points (1, 1) and (−1, −1) are symmetrical with respect to (0, 0). noting a set consisting of pairs of points having this relation with respect to the same center. 1
- adjective unsymmetrical Often, symmetric. Mathematics. noting a square matrix that is equal to its transpose. noting a dyad or dyadic that is equal to its conjugate. noting a relation in which one element in relation to a second implies the second in relation to the first. 1
- adjective unsymmetrical Botany. divisible into two similar parts by more than one plane passing through the center; actinomorphic. (of a flower) having the same number of parts in each whorl. 1
- adjective unsymmetrical Chemistry. having a structure that exhibits a regular repeated pattern of the component parts. noting a benzene derivative in which three substitutions have occurred at alternate carbon atoms. 1
- adjective unsymmetrical affecting corresponding parts simultaneously, as certain diseases. 1
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Origin of unsymmetrical
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; symmetr(y) + -ical
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Parts of speech for Unsymmetrical
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unsymmetrical popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unsymmetrical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsymmetrical
adj unsymmetrical
- amorphic — Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous.
- asymmetric — Asymmetric means the same as asymmetrical.
- asymmetrical — Something that is asymmetrical has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style.
- disproportional — not in proportion; disproportionate.
- disproportionate — not proportionate; out of proportion, as in size or number.
adjective unsymmetrical
- asperous — Rough, rugged, uneven.
- disfigured — Simple past tense and past participle of disfigure.
- elliptic — Of, relating to, or having the form of an ellipse.
- nonsymmetrical — Not symmetrical.
- overbalanced — Simple past tense and past participle of overbalance.
Antonyms for unsymmetrical
adj unsymmetrical
- in proportion — balanced
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
adjective unsymmetrical
- formed — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
Top questions with unsymmetrical
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