HeyRuaHow to say “asymmetry” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisiméadracht
- English:
- asymmetry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-ih-may-druckt” /ˈaʃɪˌmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- aisiméadrachta, na haisiméadrachta (e.g. méid na haisiméadrachta, the degree of asymmetry)
What does “aisiméadracht” mean?
- asymmetry
- The quality of not being the same on both sides, a lack of balance or symmetry between parts.Also: lack of symmetry, imbalance, unevenness.
“Aisiméadracht” with the article
Here is aisiméadracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Aisiméadracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aisiméadracht, the Irish word for asymmetry.
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Asymmetry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for asymmetry?
The Irish for asymmetry is aisiméadracht (pronounced “ASH-ih-may-druckt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aisiméadracht in Irish?
Aisiméadracht is said like “ASH-ih-may-druckt” (IPA /ˈaʃɪˌmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does aisiméadracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for aisiméadracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aisiméadracht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aisiméadracht (the asymmetry), a haisiméadracht (her asymmetry), a n-aisiméadracht (their asymmetry).
What is the opposite of aisiméadracht?
The opposite is siméadracht, 'symmetry'; the prefix ais- here plays the role of English 'a-'.
Is aisiméadracht used for social or economic imbalance?
It is mainly technical; for general imbalance míchothromaíocht is more usual.
