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perimeter.

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

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɪˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə/Received-Pronunciation/pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.təɹ/Canada, General-American[-ɾɚ]Canada, General-American/pəˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə/Australia
  1. The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.

  2. The length of such a boundary.

  3. The outer limits of an area.

  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.

Where this word comes from

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

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