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perimeters

 

[ pəˈrɪmɪtərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

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

Synonyms

boundary, circumference, outline

Examples of usage

  • The perimeter of a square is equal to the sum of all its sides.
  • To find the perimeter of a rectangle, you need to add up the lengths of all four sides.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The outer limits or boundaries of an area or object.

Synonyms

border, boundary, edge

Examples of usage

  • The security guard patrolled the perimeter of the building to ensure safety.
  • The police set up a perimeter around the crime scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "perimeters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perímetros

🇮🇳 परिधियों

🇩🇪 Umfänge

🇮🇩 keliling

🇺🇦 периметри

🇵🇱 obwody

🇯🇵 周囲

🇫🇷 périmètres

🇪🇸 perímetros

🇹🇷 çevreler

🇰🇷 둘레

🇸🇦 محیطات

🇨🇿 obvody

🇸🇰 obvody

🇨🇳 周长

🇸🇮 obsegi

🇮🇸 umferðir

🇰🇿 периметрлер

🇬🇪 პერიმეტრები

🇦🇿 perimetrlər

🇲🇽 perímetros

Word origin

The word 'perimeter' originated from the Latin word 'perimeter', which means 'a boundary'. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to the boundary of a geometrical figure. Over time, the term expanded to include the outer limits or boundaries of an area or object. The concept of perimeter has been fundamental in mathematics and everyday life, playing a crucial role in measuring boundaries and ensuring security.

See also: perimeter.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,016, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.