UNSYMMETRICALLY

asymmetrically, unsymmetrically

(adverb) in an asymmetrical manner; “they were asymmetrically arranged”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unsymmetrically (comparative more unsymmetrically, superlative most unsymmetrically)

In an unsymmetrical way.

Source: Wiktionary


Un`sym*met"ric*al*ly, adv.

Definition: Not symmetrically.

UNSYMMETRICAL

Un`sym*met"ric*al, a.

1. Wanting in symmetry, or due proportion pf parts.

2. (Biol.)

Definition: Not symmetrical; being without symmetry, as the parts of a flower when similar parts are of different size and shape, or when the parts of successive circles differ in number. See Symmetry.

3. (Chem.)

Definition: Being without symmetry of chemical structure or relation; as, an unsymmetrical carbon atom. Unsymmetrical carbon atom (Chem.), one which is united at once to four different atoms or radicals. This condition usually occasions physical isomerism, with the attendant action on polarized light.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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30 June 2025

BODILY

(adjective) affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; “bodily needs”; “a corporal defect”; “corporeal suffering”; “a somatic symptom or somatic illness”


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