geometrics

ge·o·met·rics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-uh-me-triks]
- /ˌdʒi əˈmɛ trɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jee-uh-me-triks]
- /ˌdʒi əˈmɛ trɪks/

Definitions of geometrics word

noun geometrics a geometric pattern, design, etc.: an ornate and handsome geometric. 1
adjective geometrics of or relating to geometry or to the principles of geometry. 1
adjective geometrics resembling or employing the simple rectilinear or curvilinear lines or figures used in geometry. 1
adjective geometrics of or relating to painting, sculpture, or ornamentation of predominantly geometric characteristics. 1
adjective geometrics (often initial capital letter) Fine Arts. pertaining to or designating a style of vase painting developed in Greece between the 10th and 8th centuries b.c., characterized chiefly by rectilinear or curvilinear shapes in abstract and human figuration, often arranged in tiers or panels around the vase. designating a style of Greek sculpture of approximately the same period, exemplified chiefly in small figurines or reliefs having a schematic and generalized treatment of the human form. 1
noun geometrics Straight lines and simple geometric shapes, e.g., circles and squares, used together to form a design or pattern. 1

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Origin of geometrics

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; See origin at geometric, -metrics

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Parts of speech for Geometrics

noun

adjective

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pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Geometrics

geometrics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

geometrics usage trend in Literature

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