geometry

ge·om·e·try

noun \jē-ˈä-mə-trē\

plural ge·om·e·tries

Definition of GEOMETRY

1

a : a branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement, properties, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids; broadly : the study of properties of given elements that remain invariant under specified transformations

b : a particular type or system of geometry

2

a : configuration

b : surface shape

3

: an arrangement of objects or parts that suggests geometric figures

Examples of GEOMETRY

1. <the geometry of Sydney's famed opera house is suggestive of some modernistic sailing ship>

Origin of GEOMETRY

Middle English geometrie, from Anglo-French, from Latin geometria, from Greek geōmetria, from geōmetrein to measure the earth, from geō- ge- + metron measure — more at measure

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GEOMETRY

Synonyms

cast, configuration, conformation, fashion, figure, form, shape

Related Words

contour, outline, profile, silhouette; frame, framework, shell, skeleton; arrangement, design, format, layout, makeup, organization, pattern, plan, setup

Near Antonyms

composition, material, matter, raw material, stuff, substance

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with GEOMETRY

astrometry, barometry, chronometry, isometry, optometry, photometry, psychometry, seismometry, spirometry, thermometry