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

In asymmetric encryption there are two opposite keys, and a message encrypted with one key can only be decrypted with the other.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Aug 11, 2025 · (cryptography) Not involving a mutual exchange of keys between the sender and receiver.

1 ENTRIES FOUND: asymmetrical (adjective) asymmetrical /ˌeɪsə ˈ mɛtrɪkəl/ adjective or asymmetric /ˌeɪsə ˈmɛtrɪk/ Britannica Dictionary definition of ASYMMETRICAL [more asymmetrical; most …

May 9, 2024 · Asymmetric and asymmetrical both describe a lack of symmetry, but "asymmetric" is more common in scientific contexts, while "asymmetrical" is often used in everyday language.

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