perimeter

Meanings

• noun

  The distance around the exterior surface of an object or shape.

• noun

  The boundary line or edge of an area.

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Synonyms

premises , circumference

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perimeter
teres , peregrine , serene , delineate , juris , adlineate

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Variants

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perimeter , perimeters , the perimeter

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Forms

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perimeters, perimeter's

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'peras' meaning 'limit' or 'end'.

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Trivia

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1. The perimeter of a circle is also called its circumference.

2. The perimeter of a square is equal to 4 times the length of its side.

3. The longest perimeter of any animal is that of an African elephant, which can be up to 24,000 feet (7,315 meters).

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Related Concepts

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1. Circumference: The distance around the outside of a round object, such as a circle or a sphere.

2. Area: The total amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape or three-dimensional figure.

3. Volume: The amount of space that a three-dimensional object occupies.

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Culture

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The concept of a perimeter has been used extensively in mathematics, geometry, and physics. In mathematics, the perimeter of a shape is used to calculate its area and volume. In geometry, the perimeter of a circle is called its circumference. In physics, the perimeter of an atom refers to the distance around its nucleus. The term 'perimeter' has also been used figuratively to refer to the boundaries or limits of something.

How to Memorize "perimeter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a shape, such as a rectangle or a circle, and visualize the distance around its exterior surface.
   - Imagine wrapping a string or tape measure around the shape to measure the distance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perimeter' with the word 'boundary' or 'edge'.
   - Associate the word 'perimeter' with the idea of measuring the distance around an object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers' to remember that the first letter of each word in the phrase spells out P-E-R-I-M-E-T-E-R.
   - Use the phrase 'Distance Around' to help remember the definition of perimeter.

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