Asymmetry

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪˈsɪmətriː/

Asymmetry (noun)

  1. A situation where two sides or parts are not the same in size, shape, or position.
  2. A lack of balance between two groups, forces, or outcomes, so one side has more or less.
  3. In science or math, a property where a system does not look the same after a change like flipping or rotating.

Examples

  • The mask has asymmetry on its two sides.
  • Her smile shows asymmetry when she laughs.