perimeter

pe·rim·e·ter

noun \pə-ˈri-mə-tər\

Definition of PERIMETER

1

a : the boundary of a closed plane figure b : the length of a perimeter

2

: a line or strip bounding or protecting an area

3

: outer limits —often used in plural

4

: the part of a basketball court outside the three-point line

Examples of PERIMETER

1. He scored from the perimeter.
2. <soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp>

Origin of PERIMETER

Middle English perimetre, from Latin perimetros, from Greek, from peri- + metron measure — more at measure

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PERIMETER

Synonyms: borderline, bound, boundary, brim, circumference, compass, confines, edge, edging, end, frame, fringe, hem, margin, border, periphery, rim, skirt, skirting, verge

Related Words: ambit; brink, crest, curb, cusp, lip; ceiling, maximum; demarcation, extent, limitation, measure, mere, restriction, termination; borderland, frontier, march, outskirts, pale, selvage; lap; shore

Near Antonyms: center, core, heart; inner, inside, interior, middle, within

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Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with PERIMETER

altimeter, delimiter