Lopsidedness
[lop-sahy-did] /ˈlɒpˈsaɪ dɪd/
adjective
1.
heavier, larger, or more developed on one side than on the other; unevenly balanced; unsymmetrical.
2.
leaning to one side.
/ˌlɒpˈsaɪdɪd/
adjective
1.
leaning or inclined to one side
2.
greater in weight, height, or size on one side
adj.
also lop-sided, 1711, originally lapsided, first used of ships; from lop (v.2) + side (n.). Related: Lopsidedly; lopsidedness.
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