Word
geometrical
Phoneticsge·o·met·ri·cal
US/ˌdʒiəˈmɛtɹɪkəɫ/
UK/dʒˌiːəʊmˈɛtɹɪkəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the study of shapes and sizes, or having a shape that follows the rules of geometry.
adj. relating to the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids. Often describes patterns or designs that follow a precise mathematical structure.
Examples
“The artist used geometrical shapes to create the background.”
“The architect designed the building with geometrical precision to ensure the structure was perfectly symmetrical.”
“The tessellation on the floor is a beautiful example of geometrical patterns, where shapes fit together without any gaps or overlaps.”
Examples
simple
“The artist used geometrical shapes to create the background.”
contextual
“The architect designed the building with geometrical precision to ensure the structure was perfectly symmetrical.”
complex
“The tessellation on the floor is a beautiful example of geometrical patterns, where shapes fit together without any gaps or overlaps.”
Etymology
From geometric + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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