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/æsɪmˈɛtrɪkəl/ · as·ymp·e·tric·al
adjective
  1. Not symmetrical. The artist's use of asymmetrical composition added visual interest to the painting.
  2. (Of a question) Presenting a false dilemma, or a choice between two things which are not opposites. Question six is asymmetrical: 'Are things going in the right direction or on the wrong track?' (The West Wing, Season 1, Episode 21, Toby)
Did you know? The term 'asymmetrical' is often used in art and design to describe compositions that deliberately break the rules of traditional balance and proportion.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026