perimeter

CEFRB2

/pɪˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The outer edge or boundary of an area or shape.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The length of such a boundary.

Examples

  • The prison perimeter is denoted by a large fence.

  • No unauthorised persons will be permitted inside the perimeter.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɛː.riː.ˈmiː.ʈə(r)/
  • /peˈriː.miː.ʈə(r)/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The outer limits of an area.

  2. The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

  3. A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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