geometry

noun

(mathematics, uncountable) The branch of mathematics dealing with spatial relationships.

(mathematics, often qualified in combination, countable) A mathematical system that deals with spatial relationships and that is built on a particular set of axioms; a subbranch of geometry which deals with such a system or systems.

(countable) The observed or specified spatial attributes of an object, etc.

(algebraic geometry, countable) A mathematical object comprising representations of a space and of its spatial relationships.

Roots

gegeo- · Greek · earth metron-metry · Greek · measure

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The word geometry breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: geo-, from Greek ge (“earth”); and -metry, from Greek metron (“measure”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.