geometric
adjective
geo·met·ric
ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik 
variants
or geometrical
1
a
: of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometry
b
: increasing in a geometric progression
geometric population growth
2
Geometric
: 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
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Large Geometric Patterns Chevron and oversized geometric prints had a long run in living rooms, appearing on everything from rugs and throw pillows to wallpaper and upholstery.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
American Airlines built a coach lounge with black-and-white geometric carpet and red upholstered seating that anyone might mistake for a hotel lobby.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
This shared history of wartime continental defense laid the early structural and geometric foundations for a unified North American Arctic strategy.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
American Airlines built a coach lounge with black-and-white geometric carpet and red upholstered seating that anyone might mistake for a hotel lobby.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
This shared history of wartime continental defense laid the early structural and geometric foundations for a unified North American Arctic strategy.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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geometric
adjective
geo·met·ric
ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik
variants
or geometrical
: of, relating to, or based on the methods or principles of geometry
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