antisymmetric Definition
(of a relation) holding between two values when it holds between any two values that are exchanged with them.
Using antisymmetric: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antisymmetric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The antisymmetric relation 'greater than' holds between 5 and 10, but not between 10 and 5.
Example
The relation 'is a subset of' is antisymmetric.
antisymmetric Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for antisymmetric
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Summary: antisymmetric in Brief
The term 'antisymmetric' [ˌænti.sɪˈmɛtrɪk] describes a relation between two values that holds when it holds between any two values that are exchanged with them. It is often used in mathematical contexts to describe relations like 'greater than' or 'is a subset of.' The opposite of 'antisymmetric' is 'symmetric.'
