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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The shoe was elevated by a heel with a crystal cube design at the base, contributing a sense of glamour and a playful geometric aesthetic. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia. Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 His videos Continentes, confetes (2023) and Encontro amoroso do círculo com o quadrado (2023) were shown in a room filled with colored paper that bounced across three white walls and geometric shapes that slowly overlapped each other, respectively. Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Octagonal skylights brighten the stairway, and an eight-sided window adds another geometric detail to the bedroom. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geometric

Word History

Etymology

see geometry

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of geometric was in the 14th century

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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

geometric

adjective
: of, relating to, or based on the methods or principles of geometry
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