Definitions for: Periphery


[n] the outside boundary or surface of something



Webster (1913) Definition: Pe*riph"er*y, n.; pl. Peripheries. [L. peripheria,
Gr. ?; ? around + ? to bear, carry: cf. F. p['e]riph['e]rie.]
1. The outside or superficial portions of a body; the
surface.

2. (Geom.) The circumference of a circle, ellipse, or other
figure.

Synonyms: fringe, outer boundary

See Also: bound, boundary, edge

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