antimetric

adj 4

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adj

1

The converse of symmetric in electrical network theory, especially filter theory. A network where the input and output image impedances are the dual, or inverse, of each other as opposed to symmetric networks where they are equal.

A Butterworth filter with an odd number of elements is symmetric while one with an even number of elements is antimetric.

2

In mechanics, relating to a pair of forces, a pair of oscillations or other motion acting in the opposite direction to symmetric.

3

Going off the rhythm, especially during a transition from one time signature to another.

4

Opposed to metrication.

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