geometric

adjective

geo·​met·​ric ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik 

variants or geometrical

ˌjē-ə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

1

a

: of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometry

b

: increasing in a geometric progression

geometric population growth

2

capitalized : of or relating to a style of ancient Greek pottery characterized by geometric decorative motifs (see motif sense 2)

3

a

: using straight or curved lines in designs or outlines

b

: of or relating to art based on simple geometric shapes (such as straight lines, circles, or squares)

geometric abstractions

geometrically

ˌjē-ə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of geometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ashoka the Great, who ruled in the Indian subcontinent during the third century B.C.E. The movie showcases what are meant to be ancient Indian styles of dress and makeup, including dark eyeliner and geometric patterns drawn on the face and body. —Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2024

The painting epitomizes the primary colors and geometric rigidity of the de Stijl movement that Mondrian helped define. —Scott Reyburn, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see geometry

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing geometric

• geometric mean
• geometric progression
• geometric series

Kids Definition

geometric

adjective

geo·​met·​ric ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik 

variants or geometrical

-ˈme-tri-kəl 

: of, relating to, or based on the methods or principles of geometry

geometrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb