geometrician

noun

geo·​me·​tri·​cian (ˌ)jē-ˌä-mə-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce geometrician (audio)
ˌjē-ə-mə-

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The geometricians among us did our best to answer an important question: Were the Knicks still running the triangle offense? Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 29 June 2017

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of geometrician was in the 15th century

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“Geometrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometrician. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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