stereometry

[ ster-ee-om-i-tree, steer- ]

noun

1. the measurement of volumes.

stereometry

/ ˌstɛrɪˈɒmɪtrɪ; ˌstɪər-; ˌstɛrɪəʊˈmɛtrɪk; ˌstɪər- /

noun

1. the measurement of volume

Derived Forms

• stereometric, adjective

Other Words From

• ster·e·o·met·ric [ster-ee-, uh, -, me, -trik, steer-], stere·o·metri·cal adjective
• stere·o·metri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stereometry¹

From the New Latin word stereometria, dating back to 1560–70. See stereo-, -metry

Example Sentences

The main strength of the Platonist geometers lies in stereometry or the geometry of solids.

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