geometry
dʒiˈɒmətri
geometries
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Definition of geometry - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mathematicsTECH.branch of mathematics dealing with shapes, sizes, and properties of spaceTECH.
  • She excelled in geometry during her school years..
math
2.
physical arrangementdistinctive physical structure or arrangement
  • The geometry of the garden was both functional and beautiful..
configuration formation structure
3.
mathTECH.mathematical system built on specific axiomsTECH.
  • Euclidean geometry is taught in schools.
Euclidean geometry non-Euclidean geometry
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Expressions with geometry

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person who teaches geometry in school
The geometry teacher explained the theorem clearly.
introductory level of geometric concepts
Elementary geometry covers the foundational principles of angles and lines.
study of shapes in a flat surface
We learned about circles in plane geometry class.
branch of mathematics dealing with geometry using algebra and calculus
In analytical geometry, equations are used to represent geometric figures..
branch of geometry using coordinates and algebra
Analytic geometry helps solve complex geometric problems.
branch of mathematics dealing with geometric properties using coordinates
In coordinate geometry, points are plotted on a graph to represent shapes..

Origin of geometry

Greek, geo (earth) + metron (measure)

Terms with geometry included in their meaning

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geometry
curve or angle in a road or river
school subject
study of numbers, shapes, patterns, including algebra and geometry
roundadj.
geometry
having a circular or spherical shape
geometry
shape with four equal sides and right angles
geometry
long narrow piece of material or land
geometry
extend over a surface or area
doubleadj.
geometry
folded in two; composed of two layers
geometry
elongated round shape like an egg or ellipse

Examples of geometry in a sentence

  • The textbook covers both algebra and geometry.
  • The geometry of the building was innovative.
  • He admired the geometry of the ancient ruins.
  • Non-Euclidean geometry describes curved space.
  • The theorem holds only within this geometry.

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  1. French:géométrie, configuration, ...
  2. German:Geometrie, Anordnung, ...
  3. Italian:geometria, struttura, ...
  4. Spanish:geometría, estructura, ...
  5. Portuguese:geometria, ...
  6. Chinese:几何学, 布局, ...
  7. Japanese:幾何学, 形状, ...
  8. Arabic:هَنْدَسَة, تَصْمِيم, ...
  9. Hebrew:גֵיאוֹמֶטְרִיָּה, גֵאוֹמֶטְרִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:геометрия, форма, ...
  11. Ukrainian:геометрія, ...
  12. Hindi:ज्यामिति, आकृति, ...
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