Definition of Perimeter

1. Noun. The boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary.

Exact synonyms: Border, Margin
Specialized synonyms: Lip
Generic synonyms: Bound, Boundary, Edge
Derivative terms: Border, Marginal

2. Noun. A line enclosing a plane areas.
Generic synonyms: Line

3. Noun. The size of something as given by the distance around it.
Exact synonyms: Circumference
Generic synonyms: Size
Specialized synonyms: Girth

Definition of Perimeter

1. n. The outer boundary of a body or figure, or the sum of all the sides.

Definition of Perimeter

1. Noun. (mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object. ¹

2. Noun. The outer limits of an area. See Synonyms at circumference. ¹

3. Noun. (mathematics) The length of such a boundary. ¹

4. Noun. A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perimeter

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Medical Definition of Perimeter

1. 1. The outer boundary of a body or figure, or the sum of all the sides. 2. An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision. Origin: Gr.; around + measure: cf. F. Perimetre. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perimeter

perilune
perilunes
perilymph
perilympha
perilymphangial
perilymphangitis
perilymphatic
perilymphatic duct
perilymphatic space
perilymphs
perimammary
perimembranous
perimeningitis
perimenopausal
perimeter (current term)
perimeters
perimetric
perimetrical
perimetrically
perimetries
perimetritic
perimetritis
perimetrium
perimetry
perimicrobial
perimidine
perimidines
perimolysis
perimorph

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