geometer

/dʒiːˈɒmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies or deals with measurement of the sizes and shapes of things, especially a mathematician who studies geometry.

“The geometer was instrumental in developing the new mathematical model for the architecture of the building.”

2. noun

A type of insect, such as a beetle or a moth, that has a geometric shape to its body or wings.

“The geometer moth is a type of moth with beautiful, geometric patterns on its wings.”

Synonyms

  • geometer moth
  • geometerist
  • mathematician

Antonyms

  • algebraist