asymmetry
noun/eɪˈsɪmɪtri/
Frequency rank: #14,573 most common English word
Meaning
lack of equality or equivalence between parts; absence of symmetry.
Example sentence
The doctor noticed asymmetry in the patient's face, with one side appearing slightly higher than the other.
Synonyms & related words
- imbalance
- unevenness
- irregularity
- disproportion
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