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
b
: surface shape
the geometry of the landscape
The shape of the earbud is tailored to the geometry of your ear.—Noah Robischon
The Ken Onion also allows you to choose the type of blade geometry for whatever implement you're sharpening …—Ariel Kanter
Every object naturally resonates when hit by electromagnetic waves of particular frequencies, which are determined by the object's geometry and material properties.—Ada Poon
3
: an arrangement of objects or parts that suggests geometric figures
the geometry of neoclassical architecture
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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometry. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.
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