dissymmetry

Definitions of dissymmetry

1. noun

   (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
   synonyms: asymmetry, imbalance

   types:

   geometrical irregularity, irregularity

   an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern

   lopsidedness, skewness

   an oblique or slanting asymmetry

   radial asymmetry

   the absence of symmetry about an axis

   handedness, laterality

   the property of using one hand more than the other

   footedness

   the property of favoring one foot over the other (as in kicking a ball)

   eyedness

   the property of favoring one eye over the other (as in taking aim)

   directionality, directivity

   the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another

   ambidexterity, ambidextrousness

   the property of being equally skillful with each hand

   left-handedness, sinistrality

   preference for using the left hand

   dextrality, right-handedness

   preference for using the right hand

   type of:

   spatial property, spatiality

   any property relating to or occupying space