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

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Though the Vandamm House was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, which was built in the ’30s, the interiors feel quite midcentury modern, with oversized table lamps and geometric decor details. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024 The neutral rug has a geometric trellis print that complements minimalist and rustic decor. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The Jackie 1961 was then reinterpreted in 1999 by Tom Ford during his Gucci era, replacing the lock with a geometric buckle. Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 The uniting themes can come from a broad range of categories—anything from Quentin Tarantino films to geometric terms. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for geometric 

Word History

Etymology

see geometry

First Known Use

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

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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 30 Dec. 2024.

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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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