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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Jump hour wristwatches, particularly those in rectangular cases, resurfaced during the Deco period in keeping with the era’s appetite for minimal, geometric design.
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Through geometric and statistical analysis, the team concluded that 80% of the configurations displayed coherent spatial regularities.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Cleaning parquet flooring—a type of wooden floor made of small wood inlays arranged in geometric patterns like herringbone, chevron, or basket weave—is a particularly sensitive task.
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The set included jeweled trim, which Cruz complemented with geometric stud earrings.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Through geometric and statistical analysis, the team concluded that 80% of the configurations displayed coherent spatial regularities.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
Cleaning parquet flooring—a type of wooden floor made of small wood inlays arranged in geometric patterns like herringbone, chevron, or basket weave—is a particularly sensitive task.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2026
The set included jeweled trim, which Cruz complemented with geometric stud earrings.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 6 Mar. 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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