geometric

[jee-uh-me-trik]

adjective

1. of or relating to geometry or to the principles of geometry.

2. resembling or employing the simple rectilinear or curvilinear lines or figures used in geometry.

3. of or relating to painting, sculpture, or ornamentation of predominantly geometric characteristics.

4. (often initial capital letter)

   1. pertaining to or designating a style of vase painting developed in Greece between the 10th and 8th centuries b.c., characterized chiefly by rectilinear or curvilinear shapes in abstract and human figuration, often arranged in tiers or panels around the vase.

   2. designating a style of Greek sculpture of approximately the same period, exemplified chiefly in small figurines or reliefs having a schematic and generalized treatment of the human form.

noun

1. a geometric pattern, design, etc..

   an ornate and handsome geometric.

geometric

/ ˌdʒɪəˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or following the methods and principles of geometry

2. consisting of, formed by, or characterized by points, lines, curves, or surfaces

   a geometric figure

3. (of design or ornamentation) composed predominantly of simple geometric forms, such as circles, rectangles, triangles, etc

Other Word Forms

• geometrically adverb
• nongeometric adjective
• nongeometrical adjective
• nongeometrically adverb
• semigeometric adjective
• semigeometrical adjective
• semigeometrically adverb
• subgeometric adjective
• subgeometrical adjective
• subgeometrically adverb
• ungeometric adjective
• ungeometrical adjective
• ungeometrically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of geometric¹

First recorded in 1620–30; from Latin geōmetricus, from Greek geōmetrikós, from geométr(ēs) ( geometer + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

Notably, the research team found that quantum geometric effects amplify this switching by about 100 times.

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Techniques are passed down through generations, with geometric patterns on many mochilas reflecting clan identity, spirituality, and the natural world.

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The show is centered around her “Linear Language” series, where Hurtado abstracted various words into geometric shapes and patterns to create a new kind of portrait.

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Eventually, the “Envision” project evolved into a modern piece inspired by director and choreographer Busby Berkeley — kaleidoscopic and filmed from above, with synchronized dancers forming geometric patterns.

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The Bank of England's notes have been less dramatic, featuring abstract geometric designs, lions or Britannia in years gone by.

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