1
a
: of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometry
b
: increasing in a geometric progression
geometric population growth
2
Geometric : of or relating to a style of ancient Greek pottery characterized by geometric decorative motifs (see motif sense 2)
3
a
: using straight or curved lines in designs or outlines
b
: of or relating to art based on simple geometric shapes (such as straight lines, circles, or squares)
geometric abstractions

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One Baguette is covered in a kaleidoscopic geometric pattern of colorful beads; another resembles a tiny textile artwork in dusty pink, green, and turquoise. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Its identity centers on the Modified Tanto profile, pronounced geometric surfaces and visual continuity between the blade and titanium handle. New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 In the middle of the BioCharger, within the geometric, connected plates of glass, is a Tesla coil, which ionizes the surrounding 12 glass tubes that hold six noble gases, the gases in the earth’s atmosphere. Rebecca Leib, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Specs AccordionItemContainerButton The Amabel chaise in Sandhill Cocoa draws the eye thanks to its bold, geometric upholstery—a tip right from the playbook of Heidi Caillier, who put it to work in Kendall Jenner’s vacation ranch. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geometric

Word History

Etymology

see geometry

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of geometric was in the 14th century

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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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geometric

adjective
: of, relating to, or based on the methods or principles of geometry
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