Phrase Hound found 29 phrases and 24 compound words that contain geometric. The most common are listed below. Open geometric in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 29
- geometric meanA measure of central tendency of a set of n values computed by extracting the nth root of the product of the values.
- geometric progressionA sequence in which each term except the first is obtained from the previous by multiplying it by a constant value, known as the common ratio of the geometric progression.
- geometric seriesAny infinite series whose terms are in geometric progression; any series of the form a+ar+ar²+ar³⋯=a∑ᵢ₌₀ ᪲rⁱ, where a≠0, r≠0, and r≠1.
- geometric distributionEither of two slightly different discrete probability distributions, each based on repetitions of a trial with "success" probability p: (1) the number X of trials required to obtain one success, or (2) the number Y = X − 1 of failed trials …
- geometric analysisA branch of mathematics in which techniques from differential geometry are used in the analysis and solution of partial differential equations, and vice versa.
- geometric isomerism(dated, deprecated by IUPAC) A form of isomerism in which, in one isomer two atoms or groups are on the same side of the plane of a double bond or ring, whereas in the other isomer they are on opposite sides; these are cis- and trans- …
- geometric growthSynonym of exponential growth: The growth in the value of a quantity in which the rate of growth is proportional to the instantaneous value of the quantity; for example, when the value has doubled, the rate of increase will also have …
- geometric sequenceSynonym of geometric progression: A sequence in which each term except the first is obtained from the previous by multiplying it by a constant value, known as the common ratio of the geometric progression.
- geometric penAn instrument for drawing geometric curves, in which the movements of a pen or pencil attached to a revolving arm of adjustable length may be indefinitely varied by changing the toothed wheels which give motion to the arm.
- geometric tortoiseTortoises of South Africa, having a strong carapace with distinctive geometric patterns
- geometric latheA lathe that was used for engraving banknotes and postage stamps with complicated patterns of interlacing lines, designed against forgery.
- geometric multiplicityThe dimension of the eigenspace of a given eigenvalue (of a given square matrix).
- geometric distributionsplural of geometric distribution: Either of two slightly different discrete probability distributions, each based on repetitions of a trial with "success" probability p: (1) the number X of trials required to obtain one success, or (2) the …
- geometric meansplural of geometric mean: A measure of central tendency of a set of n values computed by extracting the nth root of the product of the values.
- geometric pensplural of geometric pen: An instrument for drawing geometric curves, in which the movements of a pen or pencil attached to a revolving arm of adjustable length may be indefinitely varied by changing the toothed wheels which give motion to …
- geometric squareA portable instrument in the form of a square frame for ascertaining distances and heights by measuring angles.
- geometric squaresplural of geometric square: A portable instrument in the form of a square frame for ascertaining distances and heights by measuring angles.
- arithmetic-geometric meanA mean of two numbers which is the common limit of a pair of sequences, whose terms are defined by taking the arithmetic and geometric means of the previous pair of terms.
- geometric lathesplural of geometric lathe: A lathe that was used for engraving banknotes and postage stamps with complicated patterns of interlacing lines, designed against forgery.
- geometric progressionsplural of geometric progression: A sequence in which each term except the first is obtained from the previous by multiplying it by a constant value, known as the common ratio of the geometric progression.
- geometric tortoisesplural of geometric tortoise: Tortoises of South Africa, having a strong carapace with distinctive geometric patterns
- geometric multiplicitiesplural of geometric multiplicity: The dimension of the eigenspace of a given eigenvalue (of a given square matrix).
- arithmetico-geometricRelating to both arithmetic and geometric progressions.
- geometric topologistA mathematician who specializes in geometric topology.
- geometric topologistsplural of geometric topologist: A mathematician who specializes in geometric topology.
Compound words 24
- geonA hypothetical electromagnetic or gravitational wave held together in a confined region by the gravitational attraction of its own field energy.
- geometricianA geometer; a mathematician specializing in the study of geometry.
- geometricityThe condition of being geometric, or of having been geometricized.
- nongeometricNot geometric.
- ageometricNot geometric.
- chronogeometricOf or pertaining to chronogeometry.
- geometricizationAct or process of geometricizing.
- geometricizeTo make geometrical; to bring into the realm of geometry.
- isogeometricOf or relating to the integration of finite element analysis into conventional NURBS-based computer-aided design tools.
- kinogeometrickinetic and geometric