Definition of geometric
1a : of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometryb : 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 2)
3a : using straight or curved lines in designs or outlinesb : of or relating to art based on simple geometric shapes (such as straight lines, circles, or squares) geometric abstractions
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The Universe is a fractal running on a math equation that loops endlessly in on itself, a masterpiece of geometric patterns with no beginning and no end, and in this realization there is great freedom.
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The emergence of abstract, geometric and conceptual art changed the way the West views visual fine arts — and some of that seismic transformation can be laid at the feet of one man: Marcel Duchamp.
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That has worried some education experts and frightened those parents who believe that children of that age should be playing with blocks, not sitting still as a teacher explains a shape’s geometric characteristics.
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Following the censorship of her work, in 1945, Rama eschewed figuration for years, aligning herself with the Concrete Art movement’s project of geometric abstraction.
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A case in point is his piece in the Christie's sale: an abstract yet geometric gem suite (expected to sell for $25,000-38,000) that offers an explosion of color through its use of green tourmaline, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and gold.
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Carbon fiber can be shaped into complex geometric designs because it's cut to a specific shape as a cloth and strengthened by curing at a high temperature.
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Her sculptures are two large heads made from geometric shapes cut from corten steel — a material that weathers and rusts to a certain point but remains structurally sound.
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In an article appearing in Science this week, physicists from Harvard and Princeton report that some of the girih were created using sets of geometric tiles.
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Origin and Etymology of geometric
see geometry
First Known Use: 14th century
GEOMETRIC Defined for Kids
geometric
playDefinition of geometric for Students
1 : of or relating to geometry geometric figures
2 : consisting of points, lines, and angles
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