Simple meaning
What does Perimeter mean?
Perimeter is the distance around a shape.
Dictionary definition
The total distance around a shape.
Example sentences
Perimeter in a sentence
easy
In math class, we learned the word perimeter.
medium
Our worksheet used perimeter in a chart and classroom examples.
hard
The passage explains perimeter as a key term for understanding data and measurement.
Synonyms
Words like Perimeter
math termUse for vocabulary used in math and data contexts.
measurement wordUse for school terms related to number and size.
Antonyms
Opposite words
inexactUse as a contrast when value or meaning is not precise.
unclearUse when information is not clearly shown.
Word family
Perimeter word family
Base word
perimeter
noun
perimeter
Base form.
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What does perimeter mean in a school math/data context?
Perimeter means perimeter is the distance around a shape.
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