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geometric

[jee-uh-me-trik]

adjective

  1. of or relating to geometry or to the principles of geometry.

  2. resembling or employing the simple rectilinear or curvilinear lines or figures used in geometry.

  3. of or relating to painting, sculpture, or ornamentation of predominantly geometric characteristics.

  4. (often initial capital letter)

    1. pertaining to or designating a style of vase painting developed in Greece between the 10th and 8th centuries b.c., characterized chiefly by rectilinear or curvilinear shapes in abstract and human figuration, often arranged in tiers or panels around the vase.

    2. designating a style of Greek sculpture of approximately the same period, exemplified chiefly in small figurines or reliefs having a schematic and generalized treatment of the human form.



noun

  1. a geometric pattern, design, etc..

    an ornate and handsome geometric.

geometric

/ ˌɪəˈɛٰɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or following the methods and principles of geometry

  2. consisting of, formed by, or characterized by points, lines, curves, or surfaces

    a geometric figure

  3. (of design or ornamentation) composed predominantly of simple geometric forms, such as circles, rectangles, triangles, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • geometrically adverb
  • nongeometric adjective
  • nongeometrical adjective
  • nongeometrically adverb
  • semigeometric adjective
  • semigeometrical adjective
  • semigeometrically adverb
  • subgeometric adjective
  • subgeometrical adjective
  • subgeometrically adverb
  • ungeometric adjective
  • ungeometrical adjective
  • ungeometrically adverb
  • ˌˈٰ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of geometric1

First recorded in 1620–30; from Latin ōٰܲ, from Greek ōٰó, from dzéٰ(ŧ) ( geometer + -ikos -ic
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On the fur outside are "geometric patterns, meticulously, delicately and beautifully designed", Yonga says.

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It was, to say the least, stunning: the dish was shaped in a geometric pattern, with pristinely poached chicken, masterfully handled vegetables and a milky, creamy sauce with that familiar zing of ginger.

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As the strobing begins, and even though my eyes are closed, I see swirling two-dimensional geometric patterns.

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On “Humble.,” he was flanked by female dancers posing in vicious geometric forms, physically embodying the ego-check of the song’s chorus.

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If you were to go to the Do Lab 20 years ago, you would’ve been greeted with orange slices, water guns and the sounds of unsanctioned DJ sets under a small geometric dome.

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