GDict

asymmetric

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adj/ˌeɪ.səˈmɛt.ɹɪk//ˌæɪ.səˈmet.ɹɪk//ˌæɪ.səˈmet.ɹək/
  1. 1

    Not symmetric.

    • an asymmetric shape
    • asymmetric gameplay
  2. 2

    Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.

  3. 3

    Of a relation R on a set S: having the property that for any two elements of S (not necessarily distinct), at least one is not related to the other via R.

syn. nonsymmetric · unsymmetrical

ant. symmetrical

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