geometric

Geometric is an adjective describing anything related to geometry—the branch of mathematics dealing with points, lines, shapes, and spatial properties. It is used to characterize figures and patterns that can be described by geometric rules, and it often denotes regularity, symmetry, and proportionality. In a broader sense it can describe objects that are constructed from basic shapes such as triangles, circles, and polygons, or that exhibit spatial relationships such as congruence, similarity, or alignment.

In mathematics, geometric is used in terms such as geometric progression (a sequence in which each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant ratio), geometric mean (the nth root of the product of n numbers), and geometric distribution (a discrete probability distribution describing the number of Bernoulli trials until the first success). Geometric transformations include operations like translation, rotation, reflection, and scaling, which preserve certain geometric properties.

Geometric patterns and forms appear in art, architecture, and design, often valued for their regularity and harmony. The term derives from Greek roots geo- meaning earth and metron meaning measure, reflecting historical origins in surveying and the study of the earth's shape.