geometrisch
geometric(al)
adjective gay-oh-MAY-trish Rare
Origin: from Greek geometria
Usage Note
geometrisch relates to geometry and spatial shapes. Geometrische Figuren (geometric shapes) and geometrisches Mittel (geometric mean) are typical school and scientific phrases. Geometrisch wachsen (to grow geometrically) is also used in general contexts.
Examples
"Das Muster basiert auf einem geometrischen Raster."
Natural Translation
The pattern is based on a geometric grid.
Literal Translation
The pattern is based on a geometric grid.
Related Words
- Ableitung derivative (calculus)
- Abszisse abscissa; x-axis; x-coordinate
- Achse axis (geometry, graphs)
- Achsenabschnitt y-intercept, axis intercept
- Asymptote asymptote (line a curve approaches but never reaches)
- Axiom axiom (self-evident principle)
- Berechnungsgrundlage basis of calculation; calculation basis
- Binomialkoeffizient binomial coefficient
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