geometry

noun

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Pluralgeometries (some meanings)

4 meanings of geometry

1
math subjectnoununcountable
The part of math that studies shapes, lines, angles, and space.
We are learning geometry in math class this year.
You need a little geometry to cut the wood at the right angle.
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shape and layoutnouncountable
The shape, size, and layout of a thing, as measured or as planned.
The geometry of this bike makes it comfortable on long rides.
The odd geometry of the old house made it hard to fit our furniture in.
Similarshape, configuration, design, layout
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system of rulesnouncountable
A math system about space, built on its own starting rules, or the study of systems like it.
In taxicab geometry, you measure distance the way a car drives along city blocks.
Some geometries work on curved surfaces, like the skin of a ball.
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advanced algebranouncountable
In advanced math, an object that stands for a space and how its parts relate.

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From a Greek word meaning "measuring the land", made from words for "earth" and "measure".