geometry
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ge·om·e·try /dʒiˈɒmətri $ -ˈɑːm-/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] HMthe study in mathematics of the angles and shapes formed by the relationships of lines, surfaces, and solid objects in space 几何学 → geometric
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geometry• I got a D-plus on a geometry test.• This, in turn became a basic geometry for the pointed gothic arch.• There are also a few experiments in Earth geometry that gain from the rapid transfer of data between distant schools.• In many experiments, the entry geometry has involved sharp edges or corners and there was probably a region of separated flow.• However, this revelation did not bring about the destruction of Euclidean geometry, it simply added to it.• The biometric security market also includes voice recognition and hand geometry devices.• The first development as Ra is increased from a value a little above critical is a change in the geometry of steady convection.• Figure 2 clearly shows the geometry involved.Origin geometry (1300-1400) French géométrie, from Greek geometria “measuring the Earth”, from ge ( → GEO-) + metron “measure”ge·om·e·try nounChineseSyllable
the of angles in the study Corpus mathematics
geometry
ge‧om‧e‧try /dʒiˈɒmətri, dʒiˈɒmɪtri $ -ˈɑːm-/
noun [uncountable]
ge‧om‧e‧try /dʒiˈɒmətri, dʒiˈɒmɪtri $ -ˈɑːm-/
noun [uncountable] Date: 1300-1400
Language: French
Origin: géométrie, from Greek geometria 'measuring the Earth', from ge ( ⇨ geo-) + metron 'measure'
the study in mathematics of the angles and shapes formed by the relationships of lines, surfaces, and solid objects in space ⇨ geometric
Language: French
Origin: géométrie, from Greek geometria 'measuring the Earth', from ge ( ⇨ geo-) + metron 'measure'