geometric

CEFRB2

/ˌd͡ʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to shapes, lines, angles, and their measurements.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression.

Examples

  • Any geometric programming problem can be transformed into a convex one.

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

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌd͡ʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/
  • /ˌd͡ʒiː.əˈmet.ɹɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles, and lines in a decorative object.

  2. Of or relating to geometry.

More examples

In context

  • The modern wallpaper pattern consists of simple geometric shapes.

  • Bacteria exhibit geometric increase in numbers when the environment is not limiting.

  • The architect used geometric techniques to design her home.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Latin geōmetricus, from Ancient Greek γεωμετρικός (geōmetrikós), from γεωμέτρης (geōmétrēs). By surface analysis, geometer + -ic or geo- + -metric.