geometrico

geometric

adjective jeh-oh-MEH-tree-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek geōmetrikós, from gē (earth) + metron (measure).

Usage Note

Geometrico describes shapes, patterns, or reasoning that follow the principles of geometry. In fashion and design, motivi geometrici ('geometric patterns') is a common phrase. The plural masculine is geometrici, feminine geometriche (the -ch- preserves the hard 'k' sound before -e).

Examples

"Il pavimento ha un disegno geometrico molto elegante."

Natural Translation

The floor has a very elegant geometric pattern.

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