🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

不对称的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bù duì chèn de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Asymmetrical/ˌeɪ.sɪˈmet.rɪ.kəl/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这件艺术品具有不对称的美感。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having parts fail to correspond to each other in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry.

    "The modern sculpture featured an asymmetrical design that drew the eye from multiple angles."
  2. 2

    Relating to encryption algorithms that use different keys for encryption and decryption.

    "Asymmetrical cryptography forms the backbone of secure internet communication today."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without', combined with 'symmetria', meaning 'symmetry' or 'due proportion'. It entered the English language in the late 17th century through scientific and geometric discourse to describe objects or relations lacking equal balance or correspondence.

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