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geometry
Phoneticsge·om·e·try
US/dʒiˈɑmətɹi/
UK/dʒiˈɒmətɹˌi/
Definitions
01mathematical study
n. the area of math that deals with points, lines, angles, and shapes.
n. the branch of mathematics that investigates the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids.
“In our geometry class today, we learned how to calculate the area of a circle.”
“Euclidean geometry remains the foundation of most secondary school mathematics curricula, providing a rigorous introduction to logical proofs and spatial reasoning.”
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Uncountable when referring to the academic subject.
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02physical shape or arrangement
n. the specific shape or arrangement of the parts of something.
n. the physical shape, configuration, or spatial arrangement of the parts of an object or system.
“The geometry of the new bike frame makes it much easier to ride uphill.”
“The unique geometry of the aircraft's wings allows it to maintain stability even when flying at extremely high speeds through turbulent air.”
Technical
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Often used in singular form to describe a specific design.
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03a specific mathematical system
n. a particular type of math system used to describe space, such as one that works on a curved surface.
n. a specific mathematical system or set of axioms that defines spatial relationships, often distinguished from Euclidean principles.
“Scientists use a different geometry to explain how gravity works in deep space.”
“The discovery of non-Euclidean geometries in the nineteenth century fundamentally altered our understanding of the physical universe and the nature of mathematical truth.”
Academic · Technical
Usage
Countable in this sense.
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Etymology
From Middle English gemetry, geometrie, from Old French geometrie (modern French géométrie), from Latin geōmetria, from Ancient Greek γεωμετρία (geōmetría, “geometry, land-survey”), from γεωμέτρης (geōmétrēs, “geometer, land measurer”), from γῆ (gê, “earth, land, country”) + -μετρία (-metría, “measurement”), from μέτρον (métron, “a measure”). By surface analysis, geometer + -y or geo- + -metry. Doublet of gematria.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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