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asymmetric

IPA: /ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ˌæsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not having balance or symmetry; uneven in shape or arrangement.

Example: The artist created an asymmetric design that drew attention to one side of the canvas.

asymmetrical

IPA: /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

KK: /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Not having equal or identical parts on both sides; lacking symmetry.

Example: The artist created an asymmetrical design that drew attention to its unique shape.

asymmetrically

IPA: //eɪˈsɪmɛtrɪkli//

KK: /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not the same on both sides or not equal in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example: The two sides of the sculpture were asymmetrically designed to create a unique visual effect.

asymmetry

IPA: /æˈsɪmɛtri/

KK: /æˈsɪmɪtri/

noun

Definition: A condition where two sides or parts are not equal or balanced, leading to an uneven appearance or structure.

Example: The artist used asymmetry in her design to create a more dynamic and interesting composition.

asymptomatic

IPA: //eɪsɪmˈtæmətɪk//

KK: /ˌeɪsɪmˈtæmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not showing any signs or symptoms of a disease or illness.

Example: The patient was asymptomatic, meaning they did not display any symptoms of the virus.

asynchronism

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A situation where events do not happen at the same time or in sync with each other.

Example: The asynchronism in the data processing caused delays in the final report.

asynchronous

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a process or communication that does not happen at the same time, allowing for actions to occur independently.

Example: The system uses asynchronous communication to improve efficiency and responsiveness.

asynchronously

IPA: /əˈsɪŋkrənəsli/

KK: /ə'sɪŋkrənəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not happen at the same time or in a synchronized manner.

Example: The data was processed asynchronously, allowing other tasks to run simultaneously.

asynchrony

IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/

KK: /eɪˈsɪŋkrəni/

noun

Definition: The condition where things do not happen at the same time or are not coordinated with each other.

Example: The asynchrony in the data processing caused delays in the final report.

ataxia

IPA: /əˈtæksiə/

KK: /əˈtæksɪə/

noun

Definition: A condition where a person cannot control their muscle movements properly, leading to uncoordinated actions.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with ataxia after showing signs of unsteady walking and difficulty with fine motor skills.

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