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Definitions for Perimeter
[1] the border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.
[2] the length of such a boundary.
[3] a line bounding or marking off an area.
[4] the outermost limits.
[5] Military . a fortified boundary that protects a troop position.
[6] Ophthalmology . an instrument for determining the peripheral field of vision.
[7] maths the curve or line enclosing a plane area the length of this curve or line
[8] any boundary around something, such as a field (as modifier ) a perimeter fence ; a perimeter patrol
[9] a medical instrument for measuring the limits of the field of vision
Words related to Perimeter
boundary, edge, periphery, confines, fringe, ambit, brim, borderline, skirt, circuit, limit, verge, compass, hem, margin, brink, outline
Words nearby Perimeter
perilymphatic, perilymphatic duct, perilymphatic space, perimeningitis, perimenopause, perimeter, perimetric, perimetritis, perimetrium, perimetry, perimorph
Origin of Perimeter
1585–95; < French périmètre < Latin perimetros (feminine) < Greek perímetron (neuter). See peri-, -meter
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Other words from Perimeter
pe·rim·e·ter·less , adjective
pe·rim·e·tral , per·i·met·ric [per-uh -me -trik] /ˌpɛr əˈmɛ trɪk/ , per·i·met·ri·cal , adjective
per·i·met·ri·cal·ly , adverb
pe·rim·e·try , noun
Word origin for Perimeter
C16: from French périmètre, from Latin perimetros; see peri- , -meter
Synonyms for Perimeter
boundary, confines, edge, fringe, periphery, ambit, borderline, bounds, brim, brink, circuit, compass, hem, limit, margin, outline, skirt, verge