First Known Use: 14th century
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geometry
noun ge·om·e·try \jē-ˈä-mə-trē\
: a branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
plural ge·om·e·tries
Full Definition of GEOMETRY
1
a : a branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement, properties, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids; broadly : the study of properties of given elements that remain invariant under specified transformations b : a particular type or system of geometry
2
a : configuration b : surface shape
3
: an arrangement of objects or parts that suggests geometric figures
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Origin of GEOMETRY
Middle English geometrie, from Anglo-French, from Latin geometria, from Greek geōmetria, from geōmetrein to measure the earth, from geō- ge- + metron measure — more at measure
Related to GEOMETRY
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- cast, configuration, conformation, fashion, figure, form, shape
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geometry
noun ge·om·e·try \jē-ˈä-mə-trē\
Definition of GEOMETRY for Kids
: a branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
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