Meaning
perimeter, boundary
- the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometrical figure or area
- the outer boundary or edge of an urban area, building, or property
In a sentence
Le telecamere controllano l'intero perimetro dell'edificio.
Cameras monitor the entire perimeter of the building.
Come si calcola il perimetro di questo triangolo?
How do you calculate the perimeter of this triangle?
La polizia ha bloccato tutte le strade lungo il perimetro del quartiere.
Police blocked all roads along the perimeter of the neighbourhood.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| perimetro | masculine · singular |
| perimetri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used both in geometry and for physical security or urban perimeters.