geometrics

American  

[jee-uh-me-triks] / ˌdʒi əˈmɛ trɪks /

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the geometric characteristics or features of a thing.

   the geometrics of a building design.

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Etymology

Origin of geometrics

First recorded in 1960–65; see origin at geometric, -metrics

Example Sentences

“A lot of the time, people think of Native art and design as geometrics because that’s what we’ve seen from the Southwest and from these big brands that have dominated this space,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Other companies use Sunbrella’s threads to make their own versions: Knoll offers solids, florals, geometrics and textured weaves.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022

The maze of hallways and pastel staircases dividing that place and competition staging areas marry the geometrics of an M.C.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2021

Back in Berlin, Gropius apprenticed to the architect and designer Peter Behrens, who taught him the arcana of the trade, from the “secrets of the medieval mason guilds” to “the geometrics of Greek architecture.”

From The New Yorker • Apr. 22, 2019

Besides her preference in tints, she nearly always chose geometrics for wallpaper, upholstery, rugs, bedding and draperies.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2016