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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.

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Generalizations: relationship

Specializations: hierarchical relationship

Involved in: hierarchy

Primary Domain: Interdisciplinarity

Other Potential Examples:

• authority relationship
• inheritance relationship
• power relationship

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