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Asymmetric balance creates greater reader interest. Pleasure derived from observing asymmetrical arrangements lies partly in overcoming resistances, which, consciously or not, the spectator adjusts in his own mind.
Paul Rand

Meaning of "asymmetric" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ASYMMETRIC

asymmetric  [ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASYMMETRIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Asymmetric is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ASYMMETRIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of asymmetric in the English dictionary

The first definition of asymmetric in the dictionary is not symmetrical; lacking symmetry; misproportioned. Other definition of asymmetric is having its atoms and radicals arranged unsymmetrically. Asymmetric is also attached to four different atoms or radicals so that stereoisomerism results.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASYMMETRIC


amperometric
ˌæmpərəˈmɛtrɪk
antisymmetric
ˌæntɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk
barometric
ˌbærəʊˈmɛtrɪk
bathymetric
ˌbæθɪˈmɛtrɪk
biometric
ˌbaɪəʊˈmɛtrɪk
calorimetric
ˌkælərɪˈmɛtrɪk
colorimetric
ˌkʌlərɪˈmɛtrɪk
econometric
ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪk
geometric
ˌdʒɪəˈmɛtrɪk
hypergeometric
ˌhaɪpədʒɪəˈmɛtrɪk
isometric
ˌaɪsəʊˈmɛtrɪk
metric
ˈmɛtrɪk
nonparametric
ˌnɒnˌpærəˈmɛtrɪk
parametric
ˌpærəˈmɛtrɪk
photometric
ˌfəʊtəˈmɛtrɪk
potentiometric
pəˌtɛnʃɪəˈmɛtrɪk
psychometric
ˌsaɪkəʊˈmɛtrɪk
stoichiometric
ˌstɔɪkɪəˈmɛtrɪk
symmetric
sɪˈmɛtrɪk
volumetric
ˌvɒljʊˈmɛtrɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASYMMETRIC

asyllabic
asylum
asylum seeker
asymmetric bars
asymmetric time
asymmetric warfare
asymmetrical
asymmetrical bars
asymmetrical warfare
asymmetrically
asymmetry
asymptomatic
asymptomatically
asymptote
asymptotic
asymptotical
asymptotically
asynapsis
asynartete
asynartetic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASYMMETRIC

anthropometric
audiometric
cytometric
densitometric
dosimetric
electric
fluorometric
gravimetric
micrometric
morphometric
obstetric
optometric
photogrammetric
polarimetric
prometric
radiometric
spectrometric
spectrophotometric
supersymmetric
telemetric
trigonometric

Synonyms and antonyms of asymmetric in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «asymmetric» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASYMMETRIC

Find out the translation of asymmetric to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of asymmetric from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «asymmetric» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不对称
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asimétrica
570 millions of speakers

English

asymmetric
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

असममित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير المتماثلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

асимметричная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

assimétrica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সামঁজস্যহীন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

asymétrique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Asimetrik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

asymmetrisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

非対称の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비대칭
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Asimetris
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bất đối xứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமச்சீரற்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असममित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

asimetrik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

asimmetrico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

asymetryczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

асиметрична
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

asimetric
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ασύμμετρη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

asimmetriese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

asymmetrisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

asymmetrisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of asymmetric

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASYMMETRIC»

The term «asymmetric» is very widely used and occupies the 21.768 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about asymmetric

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4 QUOTES WITH «ASYMMETRIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word asymmetric.
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Dale T. Mortensen
The 1970s was the decade of developments in the new area of information economics. Search theory, which emphasized the need to gather information, was joined by models that featured asymmetric information, the case in which information differed across individual agents.
2
Louis Pasteur
The universe is asymmetric and I am persuaded that life, as it is known to us, is a direct result of the asymmetry of the universe or of its indirect consequences. The universe is asymmetric.
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Louis Pasteur
The universe is asymmetric and I am persuaded that life, as it is known to us, is a direct result of the asymmetry of the universe or of its indirect consequences.
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Paul Rand
Asymmetric balance creates greater reader interest. Pleasure derived from observing asymmetrical arrangements lies partly in overcoming resistances, which, consciously or not, the spectator adjusts in his own mind.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASYMMETRIC»

Discover the use of asymmetric in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to asymmetric and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis
Praise for the previous editions "An excellent text . . . will no doubt provide the benchmark for comparative works for many years." —Journal of the American Chemical Society "An excellent state-of-the-art compilation of catalytic ...
Iwao Ojima, 2010
2
Principles of Asymmetric Synthesis
Using examples from the literature of asymmetric synthesis (more than 1300 references), the aim of this book is to present a detailed analysis of the factors that govern stereoselectivity in organic reactions.
Robert E. Gawley, Jeffrey Aubé, 2012
3
Fundamentals of Asymmetric Catalysis
This book describes the essential aspects of enantioselective catalysis in a clear, logical fashion, with chapters organized by concept rather than by reaction type.
Patrick J. Walsh, Marisa C. Kozlowski, 2009
4
Asymmetric Information in Financial Markets: Introduction ...
Examination of the features and implications of asymmetric information in financial markets.
Ricardo N. Bebczuk, 2003
5
Principles and Applications of Asymmetric Synthesis
The text examines such topics as: * Carbon-carbon bond formations involving carbonyls, enamines, imines, and enolates * Asymmetric C-O bond formations including epoxidation, dihydroxylation, and aminohydroxylation * Asymmetric synthesis ...
Guo-Qiang Lin, Yue-Ming Li, Albert S. C. Chan, 2003
6
Asymmetric Synthesis
Case studies are included, and reference sections allow access to the relevant review and research literature. This book is written for organic chemists at postgraduate and advanced undergraduate level.
Alan Aitken, S. N. Kilenyi, 1992
7
Asymmetric Sailing
This is the first book to be dedicated to the subject of sailing with asymmetric spinnakers There’s step-by-step guidance and step-by-step colour photos throughout.
Andy Rice, 2012
8
Comprehensive Asymmetric Catalysis: Supplement 1
with contributions by numerous experts
Eric N. Jacobsen, Andreas Pfaltz, Hisashi Yamamoto, 2004
9
Catalysis in Asymmetric Synthesis
Written from a synthetic organic chemistry perspective, this is a highly practical and relevant text for undergraduates, postgraduates and industrial organic chemists.
Vittorio Caprio, Jonathan Williams, 2009
10
Asymmetric Passive Components in Microwave Integrated Circuits
This book examines the new and important technology of asymmetric passive components for miniaturized microwave passive circuits.
Hee-Ran Ahn, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASYMMETRIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term asymmetric is used in the context of the following news items.
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67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Could Harbor Alien Life, Say UK …
“The parallel furrows relate to flexing of the asymmetric and spinning two-lobe body, which generates fractures in an underlying body of ice.”. «Sci-News.com, Jul 15»
2
Russia's New Nuclear Submarines to Target US Aircraft Carriers
They see that as a way to generate an asymmetric advantage over U.S. forces. If they can develop a really high-end submarine force like they ... «The National Interest Online, Jul 15»
3
Love Supreme Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, UK — review
... like the climax of a firework display while the finale built a crunchy, asymmetric drum solo over an ominous rhythmic trumpet and piano pedal. «Financial Times, Jul 15»
4
Atelier Versace
There was barely an edge in sight that wasn't frayed, be it the cuff of a single bell sleeve or the tiered tufts of chiffon on the asymmetric skirts of ... «Style.com, Jul 15»
5
Fendi facing haute furore at Paris Fashion Week
Her collection of oversized, sculpted silhouettes with asymmetric lines were inspired by the shapes of crystals and minerals as well as their ... «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
6
Patents of Central Florida inventors
Asymmetric membranes. Assigned to Pall Corporation, Port Washington, NY. (US 9,005,496). Qun Huo, Orlando. Methods for biomolecule and ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
7
Needs Polish: A Review Of The Supermicro S5 Gaming Mid-tower …
Another similarity, which I'm sure is unintentional, is the asymmetric detailing, particularly in the S5's fascia: The left side of the fascia has a ... «Techgage, Jul 15»
8
UN report on Israeli war crimes in Gaza
that the focus was on the civilian victims rather than on a bland acceptance of arguments premised on 'military necessity' or 'asymmetric ... «Alternative Information Center, Jul 15»
9
Ghani Takes Risks, But Clock Is Ticking For Pakistan Too – OpEd
This time-bounded rapprochement is seemingly neither totally one-sided nor it is asymmetric concession, but it could be interpreted as an ... «Eurasia Review, Jul 15»
10
Structural basis of how stress-induced MDMX phosphorylation …
For both the copies of PMI-pTyr99 MDMX present in the asymmetric unit, the electron density map showed no density for the last residue Pro12 ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»

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