geometric

adjective

geo·​met·​ric ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce geometric (audio)
variants or geometrical
1
a
: of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometry
b
: increasing in a geometric progression
geometric population growth
2
capitalized : of or relating to a style of ancient Greek pottery characterized by geometric decorative motifs (see motif sense 2)
3
a
: using straight or curved lines in designs or outlines
b
: of or relating to art based on simple geometric shapes (such as straight lines, circles, or squares)
geometric abstractions
geometrically adverb

Examples of geometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
This inspiration carries through onto the elevator doors as they are covered with the same kind of gold and white geometric designs which were popular in the 1930s. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 At medium doses, that vivid picture of the world begins to dissolve into classically psychedelic imagery: swirling geometric patterns, flashing colors and shapes, and a general deconstruction of ordinary perception into chaos. Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 Figueiredo figured that the numerator could be the secret to finding the geometric underpinnings of more realistic particle interactions. Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024 Gemstone Cold Cup: 24-ounce cold cup with a glimmering geometric pattern. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for geometric 

Word History

Etymology

see geometry

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of geometric was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near geometric

Cite this Entry

“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

geometric

adjective
geo·​met·​ric ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce geometric (audio)
variants or geometrical
: of, relating to, or based on the methods or principles of geometry
geometrically adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on geometric

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!