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assimetria

[ɐ.si.mɛ.ˈtɾi.ə]
nounfemininepl: assimetrias
asymmetry
1. Lack of symmetry; the quality of being unbalanced or unequal in form, size, or arrangement
The asymmetry in the building's facade makes it architecturally unique.
A assimetria na fachada do edifício o torna arquitetonicamente único.
2. In mathematics and geometry, the absence of symmetrical correspondence on either side of a dividing line or plane
The mathematician studied the asymmetry of the irregular polygon.
O matemático estudou a assimetria do polígono irregular.
3. In economics and information theory, an imbalance of information or power between parties
Market asymmetry can lead to unfair trading practices.
A assimetria de mercado pode levar a práticas comerciais injustas.
Synonyms
desequilíbriodesigualdadefalta de simetriairregularidade
Antonyms
simetriaequilíbrioigualdadeharmonia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assimetria
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
assimetria
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

assimetria de informação (information asymmetry)
assimetria de poder (power imbalance)
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