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geomagnetism
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈmæɡnətɪzəm/The magnetic properties and phenomena associated with the Earth, specifically the planet's natural magnetic field.
geomancy
nounC2
/ˈdʒiː.ə.mæn.si/A method of divination that interprets markings on the ground or patterns formed by tossing handfuls of soil, rocks, or sand.
geomechanics
nounLow (Specialized Technical)
/ˌdʒiːəʊmɪˈkænɪks/The branch of applied mechanics dealing with the behaviour and physical properties of geological materials (rock, soil) under various conditions.
geomedicine
nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈmedəsɪn/The study of the geographical distribution of diseases and the influence of environmental factors on human health.
geometer
nounC2
/dʒiˈɒm.ɪ.tər/A mathematician specializing in geometry; also, a type of moth whose caterpillar moves in a looping motion resembling a measuring action.
geometric
adjectivenounC1
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk/Relating to geometry, the branch of mathematics concerned with shapes, sizes, and relative positions of figures.
geometric distribution
nounC1/C2
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/A discrete probability distribution that models the number of independent Bernoulli trials needed to achieve the first success.
geometric isomer
nounC2
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk ˈaɪ.sə.mə(r)/One of a pair of molecules with the same chemical formula and bond connectivity, but differing in the spatial arrangement of atoms around a double bond or ring structure.
geometric mean
nounC1
/ˌdʒiː.əˌmet.rɪk ˈmiːn/A type of average calculated by multiplying n numbers together and then taking the nth root of the product.
geometric pace
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk peɪs/An archaic measure of distance approximately equal to five feet, or a double step.
geometric progression
nounC2
/ˌdʒiː.əˌmet.rɪk prəˈɡreʃ.ən/A sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant value called the common ratio.
geometric ratio
nounC1
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/The constant ratio between successive terms in a geometric sequence (e.g., each term is multiplied by a fixed number to get the next).
geometric series
nounTechnical
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪk ˈsɪə.riːz/A mathematical sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number called the common ratio.
geometrical optics
nounLow (Technical)
/ˌdʒiː.əˌmet.rɪ.kəl ˈɒp.tɪks/A branch of optics that describes light propagation in terms of rays, which are geometric straight lines or curves.
geometrical pace
nounC2 (Very Low)
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪ.kəl peɪs/A historical linear measure equal to five feet, representing a double step or the distance covered by placing one foot directly in front of the other twice.
geometrician
nounC2
/ˌdʒiː.ə.məˈtrɪʃ.ən/A mathematician specializing in geometry; an expert in the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.
geometricize
verb-transitiveC2
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪ.saɪz/To give a geometric form or pattern to something.
geometrics
nounC1
/ˌdʒiː.əˈmet.rɪks/The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.
geometrid
adjectivenounC2
/dʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.trɪd/A member of the Geometridae family of moths; an insect.
geometrize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery Low / Specialised
/dʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.traɪz/To treat, analyze, or represent something using the principles or forms of geometry; to make geometric.

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