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geometer

 

[ dʒiːˈɒməˌtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematical term

A geometer is a mathematician who specializes in geometry, the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relationships of points, lines, surfaces, and solids. Geometers study various geometric shapes and their properties, using both traditional methods and modern techniques.

Synonyms

geometrics expert, mathematician

Examples of usage

  • The geometer analyzed the properties of the triangle.
  • Many famous geometers contributed to the field of non-Euclidean geometry.
  • A skilled geometer can visually represent complex mathematical concepts.

Translations

Translations of the word "geometer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geômetra

🇮🇳 ज्यामिति विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Geometer

🇮🇩 geometer

🇺🇦 геометр

🇵🇱 geometra

🇯🇵 測量士

🇫🇷 géomètre

🇪🇸 geómetra

🇹🇷 geometri uzmanı

🇰🇷 기하학자

🇸🇦 الهندسي

🇨🇿 geometr

🇸🇰 geometer

🇨🇳 几何学家

🇸🇮 geometer

🇮🇸 málfræðingur

🇰🇿 геометр

🇬🇪 გეომეტრია

🇦🇿 geometr

🇲🇽 geómetra

Etymology

The term 'geometer' comes from the Greek word 'geometres', which is composed of 'geo' meaning 'earth' and 'metron' meaning 'measure'. The origins of geometry can be traced back to ancient civilizations where measuring land and understanding shapes was crucial for agriculture and construction. The Greeks refined these concepts, leading to the formal study of geometry. Figures like Euclid, known as the 'Father of Geometry', played a significant role in establishing geometry as a systematic field of study. In the Renaissance, geometric principles found applications in art and architecture, influencing how space was understood. Over the centuries, the role of the geometer has evolved, expanding from traditional surface and shape analysis to a broader scope that includes various branches of mathematics and its applications in different fields.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,703 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.