perimeter

From Latin perimetros, Ancient Greek περίμετρος (perímetros). Equivalent to peri- +‎ meter.

• (UK, US) enPR: pərĭm'ĭtər, IPA^(key): /pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/

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• Rhymes: -ɪmɪtə(ɹ)

perimeter (plural perimeters)

1. (mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
2. (mathematics) The length of such a boundary.
3. The outer limits of an area. See synonyms at circumference.
4. A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
5. An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.

• (mathematics): circumference

• (given grounds): premises

• perimeter fence
• perimetric, perimetrical
• perimetrically

• peritreme