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geometry

/dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/noun

The area of mathematics concerned with shapes, sizes, and the relationships between points, lines, and surfaces.

Example sentence

  • We're studying triangles and circles in geometry this term.

Beyond math class, it describes shape and arrangement: the geometry of a bike frame, an engine, a room. From Greek roots meaning 'earth measuring'.

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