In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
ASYMMETRICALLY
asymmetrically, unsymmetrically
(adverb) in an asymmetrical manner; “they were asymmetrically arranged”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
asymmetrically (comparative more asymmetrically, superlative most asymmetrically)
In an asymmetric manner.
Antonyms
• symmetrically
Source: Wiktionary
ASYMMETRIC
As`ym*met"ric, As`ym*met"ri*cal, a. Etym: [See Asymmetrous.]
1. Incommensurable. [Obs.]
2. Not symmetrical; wanting proportion; esp., not bilaterally symmetrical. Huxley.
ASYMMETRICAL
As`ym*met"ric, As`ym*met"ri*cal, a. Etym: [See Asymmetrous.]
1. Incommensurable. [Obs.]
2. Not symmetrical; wanting proportion; esp., not bilaterally symmetrical. Huxley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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