Geometric

//ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or relating to geometry.
"The architect used geometric techniques to design her home."
2
Increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression.
"Bacteria exhibit geometric increase in numbers when the environment is not limiting."
3
Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles, and lines in a decorative object.
"The building's profile was strikingly geometric."

Adjective

1
characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration wordnet
2
of or relating to or determined by geometry wordnet

Synonyms

geometrical geometrical analytic analytical arithmetic arithmetical

Example

"By architectural symmetry, Emmet means geometric symmetry combined with aesthetic uniformity."

Etymology

From Latin geōmetricus, from Ancient Greek γεωμετρικός (geōmetrikós), from γεωμέτρης (geōmétrēs).

Related phrases

arithmetic-geometric mean arithmetico-geometric geomagic square geometric algorithm geometric analysis geometric centroid geometric congruence geometric construction geometric correlation geometric distribution geometric dual graph geometric growth

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