perimeter
[ puh-rim-i-ter ]
/ pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /
noun
the border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.
the length of such a boundary.
a line bounding or marking off an area.
the outermost limits.
Military.
a fortified boundary that protects a troop position.
Ophthalmology.
an instrument for determining the peripheral field of vision.
Origin of perimeter
OTHER WORDS FROM perimeter
pe·rim·e·ter·less, adjective pe·rim·e·tral, per·i·met·ric [per-uh-me-trik] /ˌpɛr əˈmɛ trɪk/, per·i·met·ri·cal, adjective per·i·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb pe·rim·e·try, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH perimeter
parameter perimeterWords nearby perimeter
British Dictionary definitions for perimetric
perimeter
/ (pəˈrɪmɪtə) /
noun
maths
- the curve or line enclosing a plane area
- the length of this curve or line
- any boundary around something, such as a field
- (as modifier)a perimeter fence; a perimeter patrol
a medical instrument for measuring the limits of the field of vision
Derived forms of perimeter
perimetric (ˌpɛrɪˈmɛtrɪk) or perimetrical, adjective perimetrically, adverb perimetry, nounWord Origin for perimeter
C16: from French
périmètre, from Latin
perimetros; see
peri-,
-meter
Medical definitions for perimetric (1 of 2)
perimetric
[ pĕr′ə-mĕt′rĭk ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or surrounding the uterus.
Of or relating to the perimetrium.
Of or relating to the circumference of any part or area.
Of or relating to perimetry.
Medical definitions for perimetric (2 of 2)
perimeter
[ pə-rĭm′ĭ-tər ]
n.
The outer limits of an area; circumference.
An instrument used to measure field of vision.
Scientific definitions for perimetric
perimeter
[ pə-rĭm′ĭ-tər ]
The sum of the lengths of the segments that form the sides of a polygon.
The total length of any closed curve, such as the circumference of a circle.