Asymmetrical
IntermediateDefinition
Lacking symmetry; having unbalanced proportions or arrangement where one side does not mirror the other. Asymmetry can be intentional in design and art to create visual interest, or unintentional in physical structures.
Example Usage
The architect deliberately used an asymmetrical design for the building's facade to give it a modern, dynamic appearance.
Origin
From Greek 'asummetria' (lack of proportion), combining 'a-' (without) and 'symmetria' (symmetry).
Fun Fact
Human faces are naturally asymmetrical—no face is perfectly symmetrical—yet we often perceive slight asymmetries as more attractive and realistic than perfectly symmetrical faces.
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