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

This is another of many styles that are offered in a slew of punchy motifs like delicate florals, polka dots, and fun, geometric patterns. —Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 July 2024

This geometric wine rack will look great on display or to help keep your cabinets or pantry organized. —Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024

Further introductions include a collection of charms and alphabet letters crafted in silver as well as a more polished line of earrings and pendants with colored hard stones smoothly cut in geometric shapes. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 July 2024

The uniting themes can come from a broad range of categories—anything from Quentin Tarantino films to geometric terms. —Kendra Stanton Lee, Newsweek, 9 July 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