geometrical — relating to geometry or having the characteristics of geometric shapes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to geometry or having the characteristics of geometric shapes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's quilt has such a perfect geometrical pattern that NASA wants to hire her as a satellite designer.
- The building's geometrical facade creates interesting shadows throughout the day.
- His haircut was so geometrical that people started using him as a protractor.
geometrical
ADJECTIVE[/ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/]
relating to geometry or having the characteristics of geometric shapes
The architect's blueprint reveals a geometrical pattern of perfect triangles and circles.
Geometrical shapes dance symmetrical, guided by patterns numerical!
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Origin
Derived from Greek 'geometria', combining 'geo' (earth) and 'metron' (measure). Ancient Greeks developed this discipline to measure land areas and calculate distances. The adjective suffix '-ical' was later added to form the adjectival sense of 'relating to geometry'.
Breakdown
geo- (earth) + metron (measure) + -ical (adjective-forming suffix). The term literally means 'of or relating to earth-measuring', reflecting its origins in practical land measurement.
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“My grandmother's quilt has such a perfect geometrical pattern that NASA wants to hire her as a satellite designer.”
“The building's geometrical facade creates interesting shadows throughout the day.”
“His haircut was so geometrical that people started using him as a protractor.”
“The crystal exhibits perfect geometrical symmetry in its molecular structure.”
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