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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Italian limestone floors, sleek shelving, and a geometric staircase built to echo the house’s monogram reflect the core design notes of the space.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The wavy geometric design gives any room a subtle splash of color without being overwhelming.
—Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
According to one aurora forecast, if the resulting geometric storm is strong enough, the northern lights might appear low on the horizon as far south as Oklahoma.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
These colorful, geometric paintings are similar to murals, but instead of adorning urban buildings, the blocks are more of a rural sighting, typically taking residence on barns and sheds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
The wavy geometric design gives any room a subtle splash of color without being overwhelming.
—Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025
According to one aurora forecast, if the resulting geometric storm is strong enough, the northern lights might appear low on the horizon as far south as Oklahoma.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
These colorful, geometric paintings are similar to murals, but instead of adorning urban buildings, the blocks are more of a rural sighting, typically taking residence on barns and sheds.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for geometric
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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