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Perimeter vs Extremity - What's the difference?

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Perimeter is a related term of extremity.


As nouns the difference between perimeter and extremity

is that perimeter is (mathematics) the sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object while extremity is the most extreme or furthest point of something.

perimeter

Noun

(en noun)
  • (mathematics) The sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object.
  • (mathematics) The length of such a boundary.
  • The outer limits of an area. See Synonyms at circumference.
  • A fortified strip or boundary usually protecting a military position.
  • An instrument for determining the extent and shape of the field of vision.
  • Synonyms

    * (given grounds) premises

    extremity

    English

    Noun

    (extremities)
  • The most extreme or furthest point of something.
  • An extreme measure.
  • A hand or foot.
  • causes one to not be able to move one's extremities .
  • A limb (major appendage of human or animal such as a leg an arm or a wing)
  • Synonyms

    * (furthest point of something) tip * (major appendage of human or animal) limb