ASYMMETRIC definition: not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry. See examples of asymmetric used in a sentence.

The meaning of ASYMMETRICAL is having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical. How to use asymmetrical in a sentence.

The a- prefix comes from Latin and makes a word into its opposite, so asymmetric is the opposite of symmetric. Asymmetric often describes an intentional part of a design, like a shirt with an asymmetric …

Characterized by an imbalance in power between two opponents in an armed conflict, especially one in which a weaker force uses unconventional means, such as guerilla or terrorist tactics: asymmetric …

Asymmetric encryption algorithms have pairs of keys: one key can decrypt data encrypted with the other key, but can not decrypt data encrypted with itself.

Definition of asymmetric adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. having two sides or parts that are not the same in size or shape. Most people's faces are asymmetric. Want to learn …

Asymmetric refers to something that is not identical, balanced or symmetrical on both sides of a central line. It relates to a lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something in terms of …

Jan 17, 2026 · (cryptography) Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.

asymmetric, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Something that is asymmetric has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers