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perimeter Synonyms
Another word for perimeter
Choosing another word for perimeter depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure, or the total length of this boundary.
Usage Example
"The students calculated the circumference of the rectangle by adding the lengths of all four sides."
Strong
circumference
outline
• noun (Context 2)
The outer limits or boundary of an enclosed area, property, or surface.
Usage Example
"Tall oak trees were planted along the entire boundary of the botanical garden."
Strongest
boundary
border
Strong
periphery
edge
margin
fringe
outskirts
Opposites of perimeter
The opposite of perimeter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
interior
center
middle
core
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Perimeter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/perimeter