geometric

adjective

geo·​met·​ric ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik 

variants or geometrical

ˌjē-ə-ˈme-tri-kəl 

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

geometrically

ˌjē-ə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of geometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Penrose eliminated the need for geometric perfection in 1965. —Charlie Wood, Wired News, 20 July 2025

Like most lenses for mirrorless systems, the 17-40mm F1.8 relies on geometric corrections to remove complex barrel and pincushion distortion from photos. —PC Magazine, 17 July 2025

Further elevating the look, the geometric ivory leaves in wallpaper pattern border on abstract rather than evoking realistic palm fronds. —Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025

There was also another stunning Lisa moment in episode 1, in a gorgeous geometric Badgley Mischka sheath dress. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

see geometry

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing geometric

• geometric mean
• geometric progression
• geometric series

Rhymes for geometric

• obstetric
• symmetric
• allometric
• asymmetric
• barometric
• bathymetric
• biometric
• coulometric
• cytometric
• gravimetric
• isometric
• manometric

Kids Definition

geometric

adjective

geo·​met·​ric ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik 

variants or geometrical

-ˈme-tri-kəl 

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

geometrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb