geometric
adjective
geo·met·ric
ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik 
variants
or geometrical
1
a
: of, relating to, or according to the methods or principles of geometry
b
: increasing in a geometric progression
geometric population growth
2
capitalized
: 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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What sets Malian designs apart from other cultures is their usage of geometric patterns.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 May 2025
One of those pieces was the double-pedestal lamp, which features colorful stained glass panes, geometric patterns and a rectilinear base.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
The tulip border detail paired with the more geometric interior gives these a nice juxtaposition in patterns.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
One is a mesh-like ball of shiny metal, while the other is a flat, often green, geometric pad.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 May 2025
One of those pieces was the double-pedestal lamp, which features colorful stained glass panes, geometric patterns and a rectilinear base.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
The tulip border detail paired with the more geometric interior gives these a nice juxtaposition in patterns.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
One is a mesh-like ball of shiny metal, while the other is a flat, often green, geometric pad.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for geometric
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“Geometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometric. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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geometric
adjective
geo·met·ric
ˌjē-ə-ˈme-trik
variants
or geometrical
: of, relating to, or based on the methods or principles of geometry
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