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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In simple terms, the same geometric feature that prevents black holes from disappearing also explains why particles have mass.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Designers avoid high-contrast geometric, floral, and gray-and-bright color combinations.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Any unique shape will do, Wegman says, including an east-west cut like Zendaya's or a geometric bezel setting.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Trim them to clean, neat geometric shapes to contrast with the biomorphic shapes of hydrangeas.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Designers avoid high-contrast geometric, floral, and gray-and-bright color combinations.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Any unique shape will do, Wegman says, including an east-west cut like Zendaya's or a geometric bezel setting.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Trim them to clean, neat geometric shapes to contrast with the biomorphic shapes of hydrangeas.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for geometric
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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