PERIMETER

circumference, perimeter

(noun) the size of something as given by the distance around it

perimeter

(noun) a line enclosing a plane areas

margin, border, perimeter

(noun) the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

perimeter (plural perimeters)

(mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

(mathematics) The length of such a boundary.

The outer limits of an area.

A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.

An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

Synonyms

• (mathematics): circumference

Synonyms

• (given grounds): premises

Anagrams

• peritreme

Source: Wiktionary


Per*im"e*ter, n. Etym: [Gr. périmètre.]

1. (Geom.)

Definition: The outer boundary of a body or figure, or the sum of all the sides.

2. An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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