Meaning & use
Geometrically
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In a manner relating to geometry, or increasing at a constant multiplying rate rather than by fixed amounts.
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The shapes were arranged geometrically around the center of the mosaic.
Cases of the virus were increasing geometrically, doubling every few days.
A note on using this word
In everyday use, 'geometrically' often describes rapid, multiplying growth, distinct from steady 'arithmetic' growth.
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