Asymmetric

Pronunciation

Origin

A- + symmetric, as Ancient Greek ἀσυμμετρία (asymmetria), "disproportion", "deformity".

Full definition of asymmetric

Adjective

1. (geometry, general) Of a shape, not symmetric.
2. (cryptography) Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.

Synonyms

• (shape: not symmetric) asymmetrical
• nonsymmetric
• unsymmetrical

Antonyms

• (shape: symmetric) symmetrical