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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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Get Geometric Add interest to a runner in a neutral color by choosing a geometric pattern.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Digital Control The Espresso Series 1 follows Fellow’s minimalist design, with attractive straight lines and simple geometric shapes.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
These studies provide clues about the geometric principles that can generate dazzling morphologies, said Omaya Dudin (opens a new tab), an evolutionary cell biologist at the University of Geneva.
—Carrie Arnold, Quanta Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 2 May. 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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