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
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
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Sharp and linear, circus stripes are strikingly geometric, so consider shape as well.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Like a memory, his geometric canvases unfurl to display the agony of living through ceaseless violence and death.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Sharp and linear, circus stripes are strikingly geometric, so consider shape as well.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
For Modern Interiors This embroidered sheet set from Loretta Canopi brings a modern twist to geometric style.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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