a|sym|met|ric

a|sym|met|ric
a|sym|met|ric «AY suh MEHT rihk, AS uh-», adjective.
1. not symmetrical; lacking symmetry.
2. Logic. denoting a relationship between terms which cannot be reversed. In “John is the father of Bill,” is the father of is asymmetric.
a´sym|met´ri|cal|ly, adverb.

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