pe⋅rim⋅e⋅ter
/pəˈrɪmɪtər/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [puh-rim-i-ter] Show IPA
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–noun
1. the border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.
2. the length of such a boundary.
3. a line bounding or marking off an area.
4. the outermost limits.
5. Military. a fortified boundary that protects a troop position.
6. Ophthalmology. an instrument for determining the peripheral field of vision.
Origin:
1585–95; < F périmètre < L perimetros (fem.) < Gk perímetron (neut.). See peri-, -meter
Related forms:
pe⋅rim⋅e⋅ter⋅less, adjective
pe⋅rim⋅e⋅tral, per⋅i⋅met⋅ric /ˌpɛrəˈmɛtrɪk/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [per-uh-me-trik] Show IPA , per⋅i⋅met⋅ri⋅cal, adjective
per⋅i⋅met⋅ri⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
pe⋅rim⋅e⋅try, noun
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