assimetria
[a.si.me.ˈtri.a]
nounfemininepl: assimetrias
asymmetry
1. Lack of symmetry; absence of proportion or balance between corresponding parts
The asymmetry in the building's design was intentional and modern.
A assimetria no design do prédio era intencional e moderna.
2. In mathematics and geometry, the property of a figure or object that does not have symmetry
The triangle showed clear asymmetry in its sides.
O triângulo mostrava clara assimetria em seus lados.
3. In medicine, disproportion or imbalance in body structures or features
Facial asymmetry can be corrected through cosmetic surgery.
A assimetria facial pode ser corrigida através de cirurgia estética.
4. In information and economics, an imbalance in knowledge, resources, or access
Information asymmetry often disadvantages consumers in market transactions.
A assimetria informacional frequentemente desfavorece consumidores em transações de mercado.
The term 'assimetria' is widely used in Brazilian Portuguese across academic, medical, and business contexts. In aesthetic and medical fields, it's particularly common when discussing facial features or bodily proportions. The concept is also increasingly important in discussions of economic inequality and digital information access in contemporary Brazilian society.
Related Idioms & Phrases
assimetria de informação (information asymmetry)
assimetria de poder (power imbalance)
assimetria facial (facial asymmetry)
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