Geometrically: meaning, definitions and examples

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geometrically

 

[ ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪ.kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

mathematics

In a way that relates to or according to the rules of geometry.

Synonyms

mathematically, spatially, symmetrically

Examples of usage

  • Figures that are geometrically similar have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.
  • The two triangles are geometrically congruent.
Context #2 | Adverb

design

In a way that is visually pleasing through the use of geometric shapes and patterns.

Synonyms

mathematically, precisely, symmetrically

Examples of usage

  • The building was designed geometrically, with clean lines and sharp angles.
  • The artwork featured geometrically arranged shapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "geometrically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geometricamente

🇮🇳 ज्यामितीय रूप से

🇩🇪 geometrisch

🇮🇩 secara geometris

🇺🇦 геометрично

🇵🇱 geometrycznie

🇯🇵 幾何学的に (きかがくてきに)

🇫🇷 géométriquement

🇪🇸 geométricamente

🇹🇷 geometrik olarak

🇰🇷 기하학적으로

🇸🇦 هندسياً

🇨🇿 geometricky

🇸🇰 geometricky

🇨🇳 几何学地 (jǐhéxué de)

🇸🇮 geometrijsko

🇮🇸 rúmfræðilega

🇰🇿 геометриялық тұрғыдан

🇬🇪 გეომეტრიულად

🇦🇿 həndəsi olaraq

🇲🇽 geométricamente

Etymology

The term 'geometrically' originates from the word 'geometry', which comes from the Latin 'geometria' and the Greek 'geōmetría', meaning 'earth-measurement'. The study of geometry dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Babylonians, who used geometric principles for various purposes including architecture, land measurement, and astronomy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,617, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.