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perimeter

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/pəˈrɪmətər/ · pe-ri-me-ter

The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

Meanings

nountechnical

The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

ایک بند شکل کی سرحد بنانے والی تسلسل والی لکیر۔

محیط

muhit

Synonyms

borderboundarysurroundingسرحدحاشیہکنارہ

Antonyms

interiorcenterاندرونیمرکز

Common Collocations

  • calculate the perimeter
  • perimeter of a rectangle
  • perimeter of a circle

Example Sentences

To find the area, first calculate the perimeter of the shape.

علاقے کو جاننے کے لیے پہلے شکل کا محیط معلوم کریں۔

ilaqe ko jaanay ke liye pehle shakal ka muhit maloom karein.

The perimeter of a rectangle is twice the sum of its length and width.

ایک مستطیل کا محیط اس کی لمبائی اور چوڑائی کے مجموعے کا دو گنا ہوتا ہے۔

ek mustatil ka muhit is ki lambai aur churai ke majmooe ka do guna hota hai.

In mathematics, understanding the concept of perimeter is essential for geometry.

ریاضی میں محیط کے تصور کو سمجھنا جیومیٹری کے لیے ناگزیر ہے۔

riyazi mein muhit ke tasawwur ko samajhna geometry ke liye naguzair hai.

Easily Confused With

area:Area measures the space within a shape while perimeter measures the boundary around a shape.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'perimeter' as 'perimeter of a fence' that surrounds a yard.

Imagine measuring the boundary of a garden with a tape measure.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "perimetros" — measuring around

First known use: 15th century

The term 'perimeter' has its roots in the ancient Greek word 'perimetros', which means 'measuring around'. It has been adopted into English from Latin during the 15th century.