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asymmetric

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/ · UK /ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪk/

asymmetric means: Having sides or parts that do not match in shape, size, or arrangement.

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UNEQUAL SIDESC1

Having sides or parts that do not match in shape, size, or arrangement.

  • The dress has an asymmetric hem.
  • They chose an asymmetric design for the building.
  • Why is this pattern asymmetric?

Similar words: asymmetrical, uneven

Opposites: symmetric, symmetrical

Common phrases: asymmetric shape, asymmetric design, asymmetric pattern

TWO CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEYSC2

Using different keys to lock and unlock data, without sharing a secret key beforehand.

  • The system uses asymmetric encryption.
  • Asymmetric cryptography relies on a pair of keys.
  • They selected an asymmetric algorithm for secure communication.

Similar words: public-key

Opposites: symmetric

Common phrases: asymmetric encryption, asymmetric cryptography, asymmetric algorithm

ONE WAY RELATIONC2

Describing a mathematical relation that cannot hold in both directions or between an element and itself.

  • The relation is asymmetric.
  • Strict ordering gives an asymmetric relation.
  • An asymmetric relation cannot connect an element to itself.

Common phrases: asymmetric relation, asymmetric ordering

Questions about asymmetric

What does asymmetric mean?

Having sides or parts that do not match in shape, size, or arrangement.

What is asymmetric in other languages?

Türkçe: asimetrik · Español: asimétrico · Français: asymétrique · Deutsch: asymmetrisch · Italiano: asimmetrico · 日本語: 非対称の

How do you pronounce asymmetric?

In American English /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/; in British English /ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪk/.

How do you use asymmetric in a sentence?

The dress has an asymmetric hem. They chose an asymmetric design for the building.

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