geometry
[ jee-om-i-tree ]
/ dʒiˈɒm ɪ tri /
noun, plural ge·om·e·tries.
the branch of mathematics that deals with the deduction of the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, and figures in space from their defining conditions by means of certain assumed properties of space.
any specific system of this that operates in accordance with a specific set of assumptions: Euclidean geometry.
the study of this branch of mathematics.
a book on this study, especially a textbook.
the shape or form of a surface or solid.
a design or arrangement of objects in simple rectilinear or curvilinear form.
Words nearby geometry
geometrician,
geometricize,
geometrics,
geometrid,
geometrize,
geometry,
geomorphic,
geomorphology,
geonavigation,
geonim,
geophagy
Example sentences from the Web for geometries
For instance, we might know that in non-Euclidean geometries, parallels meet.
The Civilization of Illiteracy |Mihai NadinThe number of geometries compatible with these premises will be limited.
The real criterion then of all geometries is neither truth, conformability nor necessity, but consistency and convenience.
The Mystery of Space |Robert T. BrowneThis is the first problem that a student meets in most American geometries.
The Teaching of Geometry |David Eugene Smith
British Dictionary definitions for geometries
geometry
/ (dʒɪˈɒmɪtrɪ) /
noun
the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties, relationships, and measurement of points, lines, curves, and surfaces
See also analytical geometry, non-Euclidean geometry
- any branch of geometry using a particular notation or set of assumptionsanalytical geometry
- any branch of geometry referring to a particular set of objectssolid geometry
a shape, configuration, or arrangement
arts
the shape of a solid or a surface
Word Origin for geometry
C14: from Latin
geōmetria, from Greek, from
geōmetrein to measure the land
Scientific definitions for geometries
geometry
[ jē-ŏm′ĭ-trē ]
The mathematical study of the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, planes, surfaces, angles, and solids.
Cultural definitions for geometries
geometry
The branch of mathematics that treats the properties, measurement, and relations of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids. (See Euclid and plane geometry.)