Geometric

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒdÊ’iː.əʊˈmÉ›t.ɹɪk/, /ËŒdÊ’i.əˈmÉ›t.ɹɪk/
• US IPA: /ËŒdÊ’i.oʊˈmÉ›t.ɹɪk/, /ËŒdÊ’i.əˈmÉ›t.ɹɪk/

Origin

From Latin geōmetricus, from Ancient Greek γεωμετρικός.

Full definition of geometric

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to geometry.
• The architect used geometric techniques to design her home.
2. increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression.
• Bacteria exhibit geometric increase in numbers when the environment is not limiting.
3. Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles and lines in a decorative object.
• The building's profile was strikingly geometric.

Synonyms

• (of or relating to geometry) geometrical
• (using simple shapes) geometrical

Derived terms

Related terms

• geometer
• geometrical
• geometrically
• geometry