Definition:Metrical Geometry

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Definition

Metrical geometry is the study of points, lines, surfaces and volumes in real space, and is based on the concepts of distance and angle.

It is what is usually understood in the everyday world as geometry proper.


Also see

  • Results about geometry can be found here.


Linguistic Note

The word geometry derives from the Greek words meaning Earth and measure, suggesting that the discipline arose from the need to measure land.


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