geometric — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or relating to geometry.

   Examples

   The architect used geometric techniques to design her home.

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   In Mathematicks he was greater / Than Tycho Brahe, or Erra Pater : / For he, by Geometrick scale, / Could take the size of Pots of Ale ; / Resolve by Signs and Tangents streight, / If Bread or Butter wanted weight; / And wisely tell what hour o’th’ day / The Clock doth strike, by Algebra.

   This does not mean that the French, works, composed by rational minds (de l’esprit) are totally devoid of any value or cultural significance. But Madame de Staël obviously prefers what she considers to be the imaginative workings of the German mind to the geometric and analytical penchants of the French mind.

2. Increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression.

   Examples

   Bacteria exhibit geometric increase in numbers when the environment is not limiting.

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   The men around the table were by no means dissidents, but neither can they turn their countries around on their own. Of course, the vast problems in Africa cannot be solved by African policies alone. Poverty breeds poverty by geometric progression.

3. Using simple shapes such as circles, triangles, and lines in a decorative object.

   Examples

   The building's profile was strikingly geometric.

   A bold geometric roof design is planned to allow natural light to flood onto the station concourse.

Adjective

1. characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration

   Synonyms

   geometrical

   Examples

   a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs

2. of or relating to or determined by geometry

   Synonyms

   geometrical