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
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
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Barnsdall is home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles commission, Hollyhock House, with its commanding monolithic forms, geometric ornamentation, and modern take on Mayan Revival architecture.
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The project faces geometric constraints as its gradients have to be much less steep than highways, Lou Thompson, former rail authority peer review group chair, said.
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The geometric, rounded design makes these sunglasses a truly unique choice.
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The primary suite sprawls out on the upper level, with a circular-like geometric design that includes a fireplace and three sets of doors that open out to a serene view of the grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The project faces geometric constraints as its gradients have to be much less steep than highways, Lou Thompson, former rail authority peer review group chair, said.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The geometric, rounded design makes these sunglasses a truly unique choice.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The primary suite sprawls out on the upper level, with a circular-like geometric design that includes a fireplace and three sets of doors that open out to a serene view of the grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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