geometry

Meanings

• noun

  The branch of mathematics dealing with points, lines, shapes, and spaces.

  - "Geometry is the study of shapes and spaces."
  - "The theorem in geometry is well-known."
  - "He excelled in geometry during his school days."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780101"

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Variants

List of all variants of geometry that leads to same result
geometries , geometry , algebraic geometries , algebraic geometry , analytic geometries , analytic geometry , coordinate geometry , coordinate geometries , differential geometries , differential geometry , euclidean geometries , euclidean geometry , plane geometries , plane geometry , projective geometries , projective geometry , Riemannian geometries , Riemannian geometry , solid geometries , solid geometry

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'geometria' meaning 'measurement of the earth'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks considered geometry to be a branch of mathematics that was closest to the divine.

2. The largest known prime number with 127 digits is named 'M77232917' and was discovered using geometric algorithms.

3. The shortest distance between two points in a plane is called a 'straight line' or 'geodesic'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Geometry in art: The use of geometric shapes and patterns in art to create symmetry, balance, and harmony.

2. Euclidean geometry: A branch of geometry based on the axioms of Euclid, which deals with the properties and relations of points, lines, and figures in a plane or in space.

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Culture

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Geometry has been used extensively in various fields such as architecture, engineering, and art. In art, geometry is used to create symmetry and balance in designs. In architecture, it is used to plan buildings and structures. In engineering, it is used to design and analyze structures.

How to Memorize "geometry"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize geometry, visualize shapes and their properties.
   - Visualize the relationship between different shapes and their angles.
   - Visualize the steps in solving geometry problems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate shapes with their names and properties.
   - Associate angles with their measure.
   - Associate theorems with their proofs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonics to remember the names and properties of shapes.
   - Use mnemonics to remember the order of angles in a triangle.
   - Use mnemonics to remember theorems and their proofs.

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