Geometric: meaning, definitions and examples

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geometric

 

[ ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk ]

Context #1

mathematics

Relating to or involving geometric figures or shapes, such as points, lines, and angles.

Synonyms

geometrical, mathematical

Examples of usage

  • The students were studying geometric shapes in their math class.
  • The artist used geometric patterns in his artwork.
Context #2

art

A design or pattern formed by geometric shapes.

Synonyms

design, pattern

Examples of usage

  • The rug had a beautiful geometric design.
  • The wallpaper featured geometric patterns in various colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "geometric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geométrico

🇮🇳 ज्यामितीय

🇩🇪 geometrisch

🇮🇩 geometris

🇺🇦 геометричний

🇵🇱 geometryczny

🇯🇵 幾何学的な

🇫🇷 géométrique

🇪🇸 geométrico

🇹🇷 geometrik

🇰🇷 기하학적인

🇸🇦 هندسي

🇨🇿 geometrický

🇸🇰 geometrický

🇨🇳 几何的

🇸🇮 geometričen

🇮🇸 rúmfræðilegur

🇰🇿 геометриялық

🇬🇪 გეომეტრიული

🇦🇿 həndəsi

🇲🇽 geométrico

Word origin

The word 'geometric' originated from the Greek word 'geōmetrikos', which means 'pertaining to measurement'. The term was first used in the 14th century to describe mathematical principles and shapes. Over time, 'geometric' has come to be associated with the study of shapes and figures in mathematics, as well as with the design of patterns and artwork in various fields.