English Explanatory Dictionary

perimeter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
  2. The length of such a boundary.
  3. The outer limits of an area.
  4. A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
  5. An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

Pronunciation

/pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perimeter.wav [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾɚ] [pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.ɾə(ɹ)] /ˈpɹɪm.ɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /pɛri.miːʈə(r)/

Word forms

perimeter perimeters

Etymology

From Latin perimetros, Ancient Greek περίμετρος (perímetros). Equivalent to peri- + meter.

Synonyms

circumference premises

Derived words

deperimeterization isoperimeter microperimeter perimeter check perimeter fence perimeterless perimetrically perimetric perimetrical semiperimeter
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