Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index

Asymmetrical relationship

An Asymmetrical relationship is a relationship that is not symmetrical; that is, it has a definite direction that cannot be reversed without changing its meaning. For instance, if A is the child of B, it cannot be said that B is the child of A. Asymmetrical relationships are useful in defining hierarchies.


'Generalizations:'\ relationship

Specializations: hierarchical relationship

Involved in: hierarchy

Primary Domain: Interdisciplinarity

Other Potential Examples: