geometry
word
/dʒiˈɑmətɹi/
/dʒiˈɒmətɹˌi/
Definition
The branch of mathematics that studies the properties and relationships of points, lines, shapes, and space.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in academic and educational settings. Common collocations: 'study geometry', 'geometry class', 'Euclidean geometry', or 'geometry problems'. Not used for everyday shapes; refers to mathematical study, not just shapes themselves.
Spanish: geometríaPortuguese (BR): geometriaPortuguese (PT): geometriaChinese (Simplified): 几何学Chinese (Traditional): 幾何學Hindi: ज्यामितिArabic: الهندسةBengali: জ্যামিতিRussian: геометрияJapanese: 幾何学Vietnamese: hình họcKorean: 기하학Turkish: geometriUrdu: ہندسہIndonesian: geometri
Example Sentences
We have geometry class every Wednesday.
basic
Geometry is about shapes like circles and triangles.
basic
He finds geometry more interesting than algebra.
basic
I almost failed geometry last semester—those proofs were tough!
natural
If you like building things, you’ll probably enjoy geometry too.
natural
Modern computer graphics rely heavily on geometry.
natural