Unsymmetrical

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɪmɪtrɪkəl/

Definitions of unsymmetrical

adjective not symmetrical; lacking symmetry

Example Sentences

A1 The drawing of the tree is unsymmetrical.

A2 The cake she baked was unsymmetrical, but still delicious.

B1 The new building design is intentionally unsymmetrical to create a unique look.

B2 The artist's abstract painting featured unsymmetrical shapes and colors.

C1 The unsymmetrical distribution of resources led to social unrest in the region.

C2 The unsymmetrical nature of the negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.

Examples of unsymmetrical in a Sentence

formal The unsymmetrical design of the building made it stand out among the rest of the structures in the city.

informal The artist purposely created an unsymmetrical pattern in the painting to add a unique touch.

slang I don't like that shirt, it looks so unsymmetrical on you.

figurative Their relationship was unsymmetrical, with one person giving much more than the other.

Grammatical Forms of unsymmetrical

• past tense: unsymmetricald
• plural: unsymmetricals
• comparative: more unsymmetrical
• superlative: most unsymmetrical
• present tense: unsymmetrical
• future tense: will be unsymmetrical
• perfect tense: have been unsymmetrical
• continuous tense: is being unsymmetrical
• singular: unsymmetrical
• positive degree: unsymmetrical
• infinitive: to be unsymmetrical
• gerund: unsymmetricalling
• participle: unsymmetricalled

Origin and Evolution of unsymmetrical

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsymmetrical' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning not, and the word 'symmetrical' which comes from the Greek word 'symmetria' meaning agreement in dimensions, due proportion, arrangement. It describes something that lacks symmetry or balance.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unsymmetrical' has been used consistently in English to describe things that are asymmetrical or lacking balance. Over time, the word has become more commonly used in various fields such as art, design, and mathematics to describe objects or concepts that do not exhibit symmetry.