Meaning & use
geometry
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.
A note on using this word
Can also describe the physical shape or arrangement of an object, not just the mathematical field.
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