perimeter
/pɪˈɹɪm.ɪ.tə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: perimeters
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The length of such a boundary.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “perimeter” mean?
The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
Is “perimeter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.