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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Word of the Day

10 June 2025

COMMUNICATIONS

(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”


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