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 Baltimore hired artists to liven up curb extensions with geometric shapes and vibrant colors. Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2024 Blending together funky prints and geometric shapes, the new line reflects the aesthetic of the era through tiled coffee tables, statement rugs, bold pillow sets and more, all in a muted palette with pops of color. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Like Mexican artists Miguel Covarrubias and Alfredo Ramos Martínez, Johnson also created dynamic, abstract pictorial rhythms by composing plant life in geometric, mirror-image shapes, rather than as an organic cornucopia. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024 Made from black or white marble—or concrete—set in a wooden base, this table features eye-catching geometric shapes that work as an elegant statement piece for your living space. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024 Turrell's innovative approach to using light as a medium has garnered global acclaim and his exhibitions encompass expansive environments and geometric shapes filled with radiant color. The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 Motifs recur, such layered geometric shapes, or the circular spirals reminiscent of the Arabic calligraphy Uman studied as a child. Suyin Haynes, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024 More recent generations of the 3 Series (along with the 2 and the 4) were a veritable whirlwind of geometric shapes, multiple materials, and various tones. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024 The couple stepped out holding hands, with Watts, 55, wearing a Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 long black crepe dress, embroidered with geometric floral appliqués on a mesh background with puff sleeves. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024

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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 18 Mar. 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

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