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Geometric Very Common

Origin: Greek prefix geo-

Geometric has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration

"a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs"

2

of or relating to or determined by geometry

"The architect designed the building's facade using strictly geometric shapes derived from classical geometry."

3

Of or relating to geometry.

"The geometric patterns on the wallpaper were inspired by ancient Greek designs."

In plain English: Geometric means having straight lines and exact shapes, like squares or circles.

"The designer created geometric patterns on the wall tiles to add visual interest to the room."

Example Sentences
"The designer created geometric patterns on the wall tiles to add visual interest to the room." adj
"The child drew geometric shapes on the sidewalk with chalk." adj
"Her room was decorated with geometric patterns in black and white." adj
"The architect designed a building featuring geometric angles." adj
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Origin

The word geometric comes from the Latin geōmetricus, which was borrowed from the Ancient Greek geōmetrikós. It originally described someone skilled in measuring land, combining elements for "earth" and "measure."

Rhyming Words
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