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Definition of geometric

geometric

/ˌdʒiːəˈmɛtrɪk/
ge · o · met · ric

Adverb:geometrically
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1

Characterized by or decorated with regular lines, angles, and shapes such as circles, triangles, or squares.

Example

"The lobby floor was tiled in a bold geometric pattern of black and white diamonds."


2

Relating to geometry, or to the mathematical principles of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.

Example

"The students used a compass and a straightedge to complete the geometric proofs."


3

Increasing or decreasing by a constant ratio at each step, such as in a progression where each term is multiplied by a fixed number.

Example

"Unchecked bacterial colonies can experience geometric growth under ideal laboratory conditions."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'geometricus', derived from Ancient Greek 'geōmetrikos' ('of or relating to geometry'), from 'gē' ('earth') and 'metria' ('measurement'), originally referring to the surveying of land.

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