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

Among the highlights of this section is the Milano beauty trunk, with its striking array of white geometric brushes set against a red lining. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025

The hotel's architecture features the distinctive geometric patterns and organic designs associated with Wright's work. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025

Set against bold reds and geometric shapes, the season’s romantic details offered softness with intention, proving that delicacy and strength can coexist on the runway, each amplifying the other. —Essence, 24 Sep. 2025

The shapes were usually geometric, and the women were geometries to be looked at, drawn, and pursued. —Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for geometric

• obstetric
• symmetric
• allometric
• asymmetric
• barometric
• bathymetric
• biometric
• coulometric
• cytometric
• gravimetric
• isometric
• manometric

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