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Definitions for Perimetry
[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 nearby Perimetry
perimeterperilymphatic, perilymphatic duct, perilymphatic space, perimeningitis, perimenopause, perimeter, perimetric, perimetritis, perimetrium, perimetry, perimorph
Origin of Perimetry
er1585–95; < French périmètre < Latin perimetros (feminine) < Greek perímetron (neuter). See peri-, -meter
Words that may be confused with Perimetry
WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, perimeterparameter, perimeter
Other words from Perimetry
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 Perimetry
erC16: from French périmètre, from Latin perimetros; see peri- , -meter