Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In the terminology of Herbert Spencer, entirely destitute of approximation toward symmetry, and thus distinguished from
unsymmetrical . - Not symmetrical; unsymmetrical.
- In mathematics, not having commensurability; incommensurable. Inharmonious; not reconcilable.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Not
symmetrical . - adjective of a question Presenting a
false dilemma , or a choice between two things which are not opposites.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective irregular in shape or outline
- adjective characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
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Examples
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SAN MIGUEL: And we have heard since 9/11 the term asymmetrical warfare used a lot.
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If being asymmetrical is the design focus, why put it in a rectangular frame? sasha on 28 Jan 2009 at 4: 06 am # wow! never seen anything like this before!
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And yet, the reason why most wars today are asymmetrical is precisely due to the fact that America has held the world in a territorial stasis where conventional warfare does not bring as much benefit as insurgency does.
The New URL for the War Nerd is… « PurpleSlog – Awesomeness & Modesty Meets Sexy 2008
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Of course, Scarlett Johansson regularly flaunts her hourglass curves, but lately she's also revealing her elegant neckline in asymmetrical dresses.
Celeb Style: Flaunt what you got whatever your size; video 2008
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They are too stupid to fight a long-term asymmetrical war, precisely because they can't admit to and adjust for their weaknesses.
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As the curvature of the wing changed, the lift increased, causing the Columbia to want to roll violently to the right; at the same time, because of an increase in asymmetrical drag, it yawed violently to the left.
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As the curvature of the wing changed, the lift increased, causing the Columbia to want to roll violently to the right; at the same time, because of an increase in asymmetrical drag, it yawed violently to the left.
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But one of the journalists here uses the phrase asymmetrical warfare being very difficult to fight.
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Armed conflicts of this type have sometimes been termed "asymmetrical" -- an adjective used principally with reference to the fact that the protagonists are a state, with all its might and force, and an organization with few heavy arms and a limited number of fighters.
Never Yet Melted 2010
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Iran's response, Hersh said, is likely to be "asymmetrical" - instead of striking back directly at the US, they will "hit the oil" in the Gulf.
Jon Wiener: Seymour Hersh: Obama 'Only Hope' for US-Muslim Ties 2008
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