1. lack of symmetry; the quality of being asymmetrical
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The dissymmetry of the building’s facade made it architecturally striking.
• Scientists studied the dissymmetry in the crystal structure.
• The artist deliberately created dissymmetry in the sculpture to convey tension.
• Facial dissymmetry can sometimes indicate underlying medical conditions.
• The dissymmetry of the molecule affects its chemical properties.
• Urban planners noted the dissymmetry in the city’s development patterns.