asymmetry

Definitions

Lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something.

A state in which the two halves of an object or system are not identical in shape, size, or arrangement.

Examples

The architect intentionally designed the building with a sense of asymmetry to make it stand out from the surrounding structures.

There is a noticeable asymmetry in the way the two sides of the painting are balanced.

The doctor noted a slight asymmetry in the patient's facial features during the examination.

Synonyms

imbalance irregularity unevenness lopsidedness skewness disproportion asynchrony

Antonyms

symmetry balance proportion uniformity evenness regularity harmony