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geometry

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dʒiˈɑːmətri/ · UK /dʒiˈɒmətri/

geometry means: The part of mathematics that studies shapes, sizes, angles, and space.

noun

SHAPE MATHEMATICSB1

The part of mathematics that studies shapes, sizes, angles, and space.

  • We study geometry at school.
  • She used geometry to calculate the area.
  • Can you help me with this geometry problem?

Common phrases: study geometry, geometry class, plane geometry, geometry problem

SHAPE AND ARRANGEMENTC1

The shape of something and the way its parts are arranged in space.

  • The bridge has an unusual geometry.
  • They changed the geometry of the bicycle frame.
  • Heat can affect the geometry of this metal structure.

How to use it: the geometry of something (The geometry of the roof makes repairs difficult.)

Similar words: shape, spatial arrangement

Common phrases: molecular geometry, complex geometry, geometry of something, frame geometry

Questions about geometry

What does geometry mean?

The part of mathematics that studies shapes, sizes, angles, and space.

What is geometry in other languages?

Türkçe: geometri · Español: geometría · Français: géométrie · Deutsch: Geometrie · Italiano: geometria · 日本語: 幾何学

How do you pronounce geometry?

In American English /dʒiˈɑːmətri/; in British English /dʒiˈɒmətri/.

How do you use geometry in a sentence?

We study geometry at school. She used geometry to calculate the area.

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