geometrize

[jee-om-i-trahyz]

verb (used without object), ge·om·e·trized, ge·om·e·triz·ing.

to work by geometric methods.

verb (used with object), ge·om·e·trized, ge·om·e·triz·ing.

to put into geometric form.

Also especially British, ge·om·e·trise.

Origin of geometrize

First recorded in 1650–60; geometr(y) + -ize

Related formsge·om·e·tri·za·tion, noun

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Historical Examples of geometrize

We have no need to, and one who never had seen either point or straight or plane could geometrize as well as we.
The Foundations of Science: Science and Hypothesis, The Value of Science, Science and Method
Henri Poincar

British Dictionary definitions for geometrize

geometrize

geometrise

verb

to use or apply geometric methods or principles (to)

(tr) to represent in geometric form

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