Definitions

1. noun

a property of a relation that is not symmetric, especially a relation where if a is related to b, then b is not related to a, but may be related to some other element.

“The antisymmetry of the order relation is a key property that distinguishes it from the symmetric relation of equality.”

2. noun

a lack of symmetry in something, especially in art, music, or poetry.

“The artist’s use of antisymmetry in her composition added a sense of tension to the overall piece.”

3. noun

the state of being asymmetrical.

“The antisymmetry of the molecule made it difficult to study its properties in a lab setting.”