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Definition of "geometric" []

  • Of or relating to geometry and its methods and principles. (adjective)
  • Increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression. (adjective)
  • Using simple geometric forms such as circles and squares in design and decoration. (adjective)
  • Of or relating to properties in algebraic geometry involving algebraically closed fields. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "geometric" in a sentence
  • "Long accepted as the computational language of mathematicians and physicists, Mathematica has been quietly gaining adoption among game programmers, animators, special effects experts and artists for its high-precision numerics, advanced 2D and 3D graphics primitives, artistic color schemes, and built-in geometric art entities."
  • "Full calf covers elaborately blind-stamped in geometric design over oak boards, spine with lettering label in red morocco paneled in gilt, 6 raised bands."
  • "Subterranean chambers contained exquisite frescos in geometric patterns."