geometric

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Shapes, patterns , Maths geometricge‧o‧met‧ric /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪk◂/ (also geometrical /-trɪkəl/) adjective 1 CFhaving or using the shapes and lines in geometry , such as circles or squares, especially when these are arranged in regular patterns a geometric design2 HMrelating to geometry —geometrically /-kli/ adverbExamples from the Corpusgeometric• I brought him some geometric abstractions -- he was not into abstraction anymore -- he was very helpful.• Red brick dormitories and concrete buildings that rose like geometric blocks from a foundation of asphalt and cement.• The projection of triangles Projective geometry evolved out of the geometric perspective, beloved of Renaissance architects, engineers and painters.• Roller blinds offer a good deal of scope through colour and fabric combinations, from floral patterns to bold geometric prints.• Experiment will reveal that any regular polygon needs similar adjustment to transform a geometric shape into a sensory image.• Then you can soften the geometric shapes a bit.• Very commonly, people see static landscapes, moving faces or a sequence of pictures or geometric shapes.• A measured, geometric square, stood on edge, seems too tall.

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