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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In 2013, theoretical physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed put forth a fascinating calculational, geometric tool known as the amplituhedron.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
Bold geometric motifs, warm earthy hues like ochre, avocado green, and deep browns, plus textured fabrics such as velvet, shag rugs, and macramé wall hangings all add a sense of playfulness and comfort.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The offering draws from the Bauhaus school’s philosophy, focusing on geometric discipline and utilitarianism.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
This explains why the model can maintain consistency for several minutes but struggles with full 360-degree rotations—small errors in pattern matching accumulate over many frames until the geometric constraints can no longer maintain coherence.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
Bold geometric motifs, warm earthy hues like ochre, avocado green, and deep browns, plus textured fabrics such as velvet, shag rugs, and macramé wall hangings all add a sense of playfulness and comfort.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The offering draws from the Bauhaus school’s philosophy, focusing on geometric discipline and utilitarianism.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
This explains why the model can maintain consistency for several minutes but struggles with full 360-degree rotations—small errors in pattern matching accumulate over many frames until the geometric constraints can no longer maintain coherence.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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