Asymmetric

Meaning

Having parts or aspects that are not equal or equivalent; lacking balance or symmetry

Origin / Etymology

Greek asymmetros, a (not) + symmetros (commensurable)

Synonyms

Unequal Disproportionate Unbalanced

Antonyms

Symmetric Balanced Equal

Example Sentence

"India's legal framework on parental leave remains profoundly asymmetric, with 26 weeks for mothers but no statutory provision for fathers."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2/GS3 answers when discussing unequal power relations, information gaps in markets, or lopsided policy frameworks between groups.

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