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asymmetrically-grown

|a-sym-met-ri-cal-ly-grown|

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/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli-ɡroʊn/

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/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli-ɡrəʊn/

uneven growth

Etymology
Etymology Information

'asymmetrically-grown' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' and 'symmetrical,' which comes from Greek 'symmetria,' meaning 'of like measure.'

Historical Evolution

'Asymmetrical' evolved from the Greek word 'asymmetros,' and 'grown' is derived from the Old English 'grōwan.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'asymmetrical' meant 'not having symmetry,' and 'grown' referred to the process of growth. Together, they describe something that has developed without symmetry.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

grown in a manner that lacks symmetry or uniformity.

The plant exhibited asymmetrically-grown branches.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 15:11