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geometry
jee-OM-ih-tree
Geometry (noun) means the branch of mathematics concerned with points, lines, shapes, and space. Example: “She finds geometry easier than algebra because she can draw the problems.”
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The branch of mathematics concerned with points, lines, shapes, and space.
"She finds geometry easier than algebra because she can draw the problems."
"Ancient builders used geometry to design temples and measure fields."
"We learned how to calculate the area of triangles in geometry class."
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The particular shape or spatial arrangement of an object.
"The geometry of the crystal makes it split along clean flat planes."
"Engineers changed the geometry of the bridge to make it stronger."
"The geometry of the wing affects how the plane handles turbulence."
How to use geometry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe math of shapes and space, or the shape/layout of something specific.
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Etymology
From Greek ge ("earth") plus metron ("measure"), via Latin geometria and Old French geometrie.
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What does “geometry” mean?
The word “geometry” means the branch of mathematics concerned with points, lines, shapes, and space. In plain terms, the math of shapes and space, or the shape/layout of something specific.
How do you pronounce “geometry”?
“Geometry” is pronounced jee-OM-ih-tree (/d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “geometry” in a sentence?
Here is “geometry” used in a sentence: “We learned how to calculate the area of triangles in geometry class.”
What part of speech is “geometry”?
“Geometry” is a noun.
Where does the word “geometry” come from?
The word “geometry” comes from Latin. From Greek ge ("earth") plus metron ("measure"), via Latin geometria and Old French geometrie.
Is “geometry” a common word?
“Geometry” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “geometry” have?
“Geometry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the branch of mathematics concerned with points, lines, shapes, and space.
What is the difference between geometry and algebra?
Geometry is the branch of mathematics concerned with points, lines, shapes, and space, focusing on figures and their properties. Algebra deals with symbols, variables, and the rules for combining them to solve equations. The two are brought together in fields such as coordinate geometry.
What is the difference between geometry and trigonometry?
Geometry is the broad study of shapes, space, and their properties, while trigonometry is a narrower branch focused specifically on the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles. Trigonometry is often taught as an extension of geometry.
Can "geometry" refer to something other than the school subject?
Yes. Besides naming the branch of mathematics, geometry can describe the particular shape or spatial arrangement of an object, as in "the geometry of a bridge" or "a car's aerodynamic geometry." In this sense it means the physical form or layout of something.
What are the main branches of geometry?
Common branches include plane geometry, which studies flat two-dimensional shapes; solid geometry, which studies three-dimensional shapes; and coordinate geometry, which uses a grid of coordinates. Each explores points, lines, shapes, and space in a different setting.
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