Geometric
/ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪk/
Definitions
2 meaningsRelating to or characterized by geometry, the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogs.
/ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪk/
Relating to geometry or geometric principles.
A geometric pattern adorned the wallpaper.
💡 Simply: Geometric means something is all about shapes, lines, and angles. Imagine building blocks: they're geometric because they have defined shapes!
👶 For kids: Geometric means things that have shapes like squares, circles, and triangles!
More Examples
The architect used geometric designs in the building's facade.
Understanding geometric concepts is essential in studying calculus.
How It's Used
"The geometric series converges to a finite value."
"The artist used geometric shapes to create a modern composition."
Relating to or according to the principles of a geometric progression, in which each term is multiplied by a constant factor to derive the next.
/ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪk/
Increasing or decreasing rapidly by a constant ratio.
The geometric increase in the bacteria population was alarming.
💡 Simply: Imagine you start with one cookie, and then you double it, and then you double again - geometric means things are growing super fast by multiplying!
👶 For kids: Geometric also means things that grow super fast, like if you keep adding more and more of something!
More Examples
Geometric growth in the market leads to rapid expansion.
The data showed a geometric trend over time.
How It's Used
"The geometric progression of the population growth was alarming."
"Geometric returns are often used to calculate investment growth."
From Late Latin geometricus, from Greek geometrikos, from geometria (geometry), from geo- (earth) + metron (measure).
The word "geometric" has been used in scientific and mathematical contexts since at least the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think of a GEO-metric shape - something you can measure the Earth with, like lines and angles.