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planimeter

Syllabification: (pla·nim·e·ter)
Pronunciation: /pləˈnimitər/

Definition of planimeter

noun

  • an instrument for mechanically measuring the area of a plane figure.

Derivatives

planimetric

Pronunciation: /ˌplānəˈmetrik/

adjective

planimetrically

Pronunciation: /-ˈmetrik(ə)lē/

adverb

planimetry

Pronunciation: /-ˈnimətrē/

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French planimètre, from Latin planus 'level' + -mètre '(instrument) measuring'

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Definition of planimeter in the British & World English dictionary

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