late 14c., from Latin geometricus "of geometry" (from geometria; see geometry) + -al. Since 16c. it has been opposed to arithmetical in ratio, proportion, etc., reflecting the fact that problems of multiplication formerly were dealt with by geometry, not arithmetic. Related: Geometrically.
双语例句
1. Euclid was trying to convey his idea of a geometrical point.
欧几里得试图表达他的一个几何学观点。
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2. Population is increasing in that country in a geometrical progression.
那个国家的人口正以几何级数增长.
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3. The building has intricate geometrical designs on several of the walls.
建筑物的几面墙上有复杂的几何图案.
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4. The jumper has a geometrical pattern on it.
套头衫上有几何图案.
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5. He investigates geometrical properties of cycloids , epicycloids, and hypocycloids.
