asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl 
variants
or asymmetric
1
: having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
an asymmetrical design
asymmetrical shapes
2
usually asymmetric of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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Attendees braved multiple days of snow and freezing temperatures to see what's to come for the fall/winter 2025 season, which included fur coats of all lengths and styles, asymmetrical tailoring and futuristic fabrics.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The Second Lady and wife of Vice President JD Vance stepped out with her husband yesterday while wearing an asymmetrical coat by Mackage.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025
Thanks to the comfortable padding and asymmetrical strap, the sling pack can handle all-day adventures and international travel.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex styled her sleeveless midi dress, which features asymmetrical tunic top with a pleated skirt, with layered gold bracelets including Cartier’s Love bracelet, a Cartier gold tank watch, and a pair of pointed-toe pumps.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The Second Lady and wife of Vice President JD Vance stepped out with her husband yesterday while wearing an asymmetrical coat by Mackage.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025
Thanks to the comfortable padding and asymmetrical strap, the sling pack can handle all-day adventures and international travel.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
The Duchess of Sussex styled her sleeveless midi dress, which features asymmetrical tunic top with a pleated skirt, with layered gold bracelets including Cartier’s Love bracelet, a Cartier gold tank watch, and a pair of pointed-toe pumps.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
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asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
: not symmetrical
Medical Definition
asymmetrical
adjective
asym·met·ri·cal
ˌā-sə-ˈme-tri-kəl
variants
or asymmetric
1
: not symmetrical
2
usually asymmetric, of a carbon atom
: bonded to four different atoms or groups
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