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

Archaeologists working at the site uncovered buildings with big balconies that had Pompeian red colors and geometric decorations of flowers and animals. —Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 12 June 2024

Her first recollection of it was through swimwear, the bold geometric patterns have created a long-lasting memory for her. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2024

Upright Perspective Correction The Upright tool, which corrects geometric distortion that comes from pointing your camera up at a subject, for example, is something Lightroom Classic shares with Photoshop. —PCMAG, 30 May 2024

Add some decor touches to liven up your backyard for a cozier feel, like this geometric rug or this two-piece metal planter to display lush greenery. —Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 22 May 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