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asymmetrically-separated

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/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/

unevenly divided

Etymology
Etymology Information

'asymmetrically-separated' originates from the combination of 'asymmetrical' and 'separated'. 'Asymmetrical' comes from Greek 'asymmetros', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'symmetros' meant 'measured together'. 'Separated' comes from Latin 'separatus', the past participle of 'separare', where 'se-' meant 'apart' and 'parare' meant 'prepare'.

Historical Evolution

'Asymmetrically-separated' evolved from the combination of 'asymmetrical' and 'separated', which were used in English to describe objects or concepts that are not evenly divided.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'asymmetrical' meant 'not measured together', and 'separated' meant 'set apart'. Together, they describe something divided in a non-uniform manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that is divided or arranged in a way that lacks symmetry.

The design was asymmetrically-separated, giving it a unique look.

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Last updated: 2025/03/23 13:09