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perimeter

Syllabification: (pe·rim·e·ter)
Pronunciation: /pəˈrimitər/

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Definition of perimeter

noun

  • 1the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure:the perimeter of a rectangle
  • the outermost parts or boundary of an area or object:the perimeter of the garden figurativemy presence on the perimeter of his life
  • a defended boundary of a military position or base.
  • Basketball an area away from the basket, beyond the reach of the defensive team:he was very patient in working the ball around the perimeter
  • 2an instrument for measuring the extent and characteristics of a person’s field of vision.

Derivatives

perimetric

Pronunciation: /ˌperəˈmetrik/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek perimetros, based on peri- 'around' + metron 'measure'

See parameter (usage).

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