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ge·o·met·ric  (j-mtrk) also ge·o·met·ri·cal (-r-kl)
adj.
1.
a. Of or relating to geometry and its methods and principles.
b. Increasing or decreasing in a geometric progression.
2. Using simple geometric forms such as circles and squares in design and decoration.
3. Of or relating to properties in algebraic geometry involving algebraically closed fields.
geo·metri·cal·ly adv.
geometric or geometrical
Adjective
1. of geometry
2. consisting of shapes used in geometry, such as circles, triangles, and straight lines: geometric design
geometrically adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.geometric - characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration; "a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs"
geometrical
beaux arts, fine arts - the study and creation of visual works of art
nonrepresentational - of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature
2.geometric - of or relating to or determined by geometry
geometrical
Translations
geometric [dʒɪəˈmɛtrɪk], geometrical [dʒɪəˈmɛtrɪkl] adj → géométrique
geometric [dʒɪəˈmɛtrɪk], geometrical [dʒɪəˈmɛtrɪkl] adj → geometrisch
geometric [dʒɪəˈmɛtrɪk], geometrical [dʒɪəˈmɛtrɪkl] adj → geometrico/a


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