Meaning & use

geometry

noun·Academic

The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relationships of points, lines, shapes, and space.

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Students learned geometry by calculating the area of several different triangles.

The bridge's design relies on precise geometry to distribute weight evenly.

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Can also describe the physical shape or arrangement of an object, not just the mathematical field.

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