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asimetría

[a.si.me.ˈtri.a]
nounfemininepl: asimetrías
assimetria
1. Lack of symmetry; absence of proportion or balance between parts
The asimetría in the building's facade is striking.
A assimetria na fachada do edifício é impressionante.
2. In mathematics and geometry, the quality of having unequal corresponding parts
The asimetría of the triangle makes it scalene.
A assimetria do triângulo o torna escaleno.
3. In social contexts, inequality or imbalance in power, resources, or information
There is asimetría in the power dynamics between the two nations.
Existe assimetria na dinâmica de poder entre as duas nações.
Synonyms
desequilibriodesproporciónirregularidaddesigualdad
Antonyms
simetríaequilibrioproporciónigualdad

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assimetria
Most common and widely used term
Portugal
assimetria
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

asimetría de información - information asymmetry
asimetría de poder - power imbalance
asimetría facial - facial asymmetry
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