geometry
Translation
geometry
Examples
We learnt about shapes in our geometry class.
We learned about shapes in our geometry class.
Grammar Patterns
((geometry)) the branch of mathematics concerned with shapes We learned about shapes in our geometry class.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mathematics, algebra, trigonometry
Etymology
From Greek 'geo-' meaning 'earth' and '-metria' meaning 'measurement'. It originally meant 'earth measurement'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'geo' (earth) + 'metry' (measure). It started with measuring land, and now it's about shapes, sizes, and space.