Etymology

perimeter

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Today it means: The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object. Full definition →

Latin perimetros ← Ancient Greek περίμετρος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπερίμετρος
  2. Latin · derived fromperimetros
  3. English todayperimeter

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

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