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Asymmetric

Description:

Asymmetric, as an adjective, refers to something that lacks symmetry or is not balanced in form or arrangement. It can also describe a relationship or situation where the two sides or parts are not identical or equal in size, shape, position, or characteristics.

Asymmetric, as a noun, refers to a cryptographic algorithm where different keys are used for encryption and decryption.

Examples:

Adjective - Lack of symmetry:

1. The artist created an interesting sculpture with an asymmetric design.
2. Her dress had an asymmetric hemline, which added a unique touch to her outfit.

Adjective - Unequal or unbalanced:

1. The political power in the country is distributed quite asymmetrically.
2. Despite their friendship, their contributions to the project were asymmetric; one did most of the work while the other simply observed.

Noun - Cryptographic algorithm:

1. The asymmetric encryption method ensures secure communication by using different keys for encryption and decryption.
2. You should consider using asymmetric algorithms for securing sensitive data in your application.

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