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Italian

geometria

/dʒeomeˈtri.a/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

geometry

  • the branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, shapes, and space
  • geometric layout, design, or arrangement of forms

In a sentence

Domani abbiamo una verifica di geometria sui triangoli.

Tomorrow we have a geometry test on triangles.

Non riesco a risolvere questo esercizio di geometria da solo.

I cannot solve this geometry exercise by myself.

L'architetto ha scelto uno stile basato su geometrie pulite.

The architect chose a style based on clean geometric shapes.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
geometriafeminine · singular
geometriefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Stress falls on the 'i' (/dʒe.o.meˈtri.a/).
  • The plural 'geometrie' often refers to geometric patterns in art or design.
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