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perimeter

 

[ pษ™หˆrษชmษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

Synonyms

boundary, circumference, outline

Examples of usage

  • The perimeter of a square is equal to the sum of all its sides.
  • The perimeter of a circle is also known as the circumference.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The outer limits or boundary of an area or object.

Synonyms

border, boundary, edge

Examples of usage

  • The perimeter of the property is fenced off.
  • Security guards patrol the perimeter of the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "perimeter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perรญmetro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Umfang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keliling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะธะผะตั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obwรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘จๅ›ฒ (ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉrimรจtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perรญmetro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงevre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘˜๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญูŠุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘จ้•ฟ (zhลuchรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obseg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umhverfis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะธะผะตั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perimetr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perรญmetro

Etymology

The word 'perimeter' originated from the Greek word 'peras' meaning 'boundary'. It has been used in mathematics and geometry since ancient times to refer to the boundary of a shape or area. The concept of perimeter is fundamental in various fields such as architecture, engineering, and land surveying.

See also: perimeters.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,751, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.