Synonyms for perimeter
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : puh-rim-i-ter |
| Phonetic Transcription : pəˈrɪm ɪ tər |
Top 10 synonyms for perimeter Other synonyms for the word perimeter
Définition of perimeter
Origin :- early 15c., "line around a figure or surface," from Latin perimetros, from Greek perimetron "circumference," from peri- "around" (see peri-) + metron "measure" (see meter (n.2)). Military sense of "boundary of a defended position" is attested from 1943.
- noun circumference, border
- There were guards surrounding the perimeter with radar search beams.
- Extract from : « A Spaceship Named McGuire » by Gordon Randall Garrett
- The Radius is a right line drawne from the center to the perimeter.
- Extract from : « The Way To Geometry » by Peter Ramus
- Also, the lowest part of the perimeter of a geometrical figure.
- Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
- But that multiplication, is a multiplication of the Perpendicular by the Perimeter or bout-line.
- Extract from : « The Way To Geometry » by Peter Ramus
- The perimeter of a figure is the outer boundary or measure around it.
- Extract from : « Orthography » by Elmer W. Cavins
- Some mining camps that can't be located inside the perimeter.
- Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison
- Meta was on night perimeter duty and should be back to her quarters soon.
- Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison
- I've been fighting your war for you Kerk, while you stayed safely inside the perimeter.
- Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison
- Your talkers will launch the attack on the far side of the perimeter.
- Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison
- Ahead, on the far side of a burnt corridor, stood the perimeter.
- Extract from : « Deathworld » by Harry Harrison
Antonyms for perimeter
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