asymmetrically

/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is not symmetrical; with sides or parts that are not the same in size, shape, or position.
    • She hung the picture asymmetrically, with one edge higher than the other.
    • The garden was planted asymmetrically, with tall flowers on one side and short ones on the other.
    • The two halves of the sculpture were arranged asymmetrically, creating a sense of movement.
  2. In a way that is not balanced or equal, especially in terms of power, distribution, or effect.
    • The two teams competed asymmetrically, as one had professional players and the other did not.
    • Resources were distributed asymmetrically, leaving some departments with far more funding than others.
    • Information flowed asymmetrically in the negotiation, giving one side a clear advantage.
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