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

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This trend embraces geometric shapes, small prints, wavy lines and bold, vibrant colors to energize your interiors. Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Your options are endless, from luxurious memory foam to eco-friendly cotton and minimalistic neutral tones to bold geometric patterns. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025 Varying in geometric shapes, the height and the width of each of his pieces are 50 inches by 50 inches. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 The Brooklyn rug in Copper Clay The Avery rug in Midnight Blue The Art Deco–inspired textiles feature eye-catching geometric patterns. Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 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

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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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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

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