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

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

geometrically

ˌjē-ə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of geometric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The algorithm first fixes both cameras on a 3D point and determines the geometric relationship between the resulting images. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

The geometric detailing lands somewhere between bohemian and Americana, without leaning too hard in either direction. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

But this Sin City home takes a more restrained approach, pairing clean lines and strong geometric forms with the natural beauty of the Southwest. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

Mismatched geometric shapes and plaid add to the nostalgic feel. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

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