geometry
noun
ge·om·e·try
jē-ˈä-mə-trē 
plural geometries
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
Euclidean geometry
2
a
: configuration
… the [bicycle] frame's geometry can be adjusted via a two-position lower shock mount which slackens the angles by another half a degree.—
Liam Mercer
Liam Mercer
b
: surface shape
the geometry of the landscape
The shape of the earbud is tailored to the geometry of your ear.—Noah Robischon
Noah RobischonThe Ken Onion also allows you to choose the type of blade geometry for whatever implement you're sharpening …—Ariel Kanter
Ariel KanterEvery object naturally resonates when hit by electromagnetic waves of particular frequencies, which are determined by the object's geometry and material properties.—Ada Poon
Ada Poon3
: an arrangement of objects or parts that suggests geometric figures
the geometry of neoclassical architecture
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the geometry of Sydney's famed opera house is suggestive of some modernistic sailing ship
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It was inspired by graphic motifs from the 1970s and designed to contrast with the circular geometry of the case and dial.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Specialized recently overhauled the legendary Stumpjumper, tweaking the geometry, suspension and chassis to create a more modern whip that handles technical terrain better than previous versions, thanks in large part to the new Fox Genie rear suspension system.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
This trickery is accomplished through the miracle of geometry.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Sep. 2024
Although the Pythagorean theorem has been proved with algebra and geometry, mathematicians previously thought that it couldn’t be proved using trigonometry.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Specialized recently overhauled the legendary Stumpjumper, tweaking the geometry, suspension and chassis to create a more modern whip that handles technical terrain better than previous versions, thanks in large part to the new Fox Genie rear suspension system.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024
This trickery is accomplished through the miracle of geometry.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Sep. 2024
Although the Pythagorean theorem has been proved with algebra and geometry, mathematicians previously thought that it couldn’t be proved using trigonometry.
—Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometry. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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geometry
noun
ge·om·e·try
jē-ˈäm-ə-trē
plural geometries
1
: a branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
2
: shape entry 2
the geometry of a crystal
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