It's derived from the Greek words:
* "geo" meaning "earth"
* "metria" meaning "measurement"
So, literally, "geometry" means "earth measurement". This is because early geometry developed from the need to measure land for farming and construction.
It's derived from the Greek words:
* "geo" meaning "earth"
* "metria" meaning "measurement"
So, literally, "geometry" means "earth measurement". This is because early geometry developed from the need to measure land for farming and construction.