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peri= around, meter= measure.
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Why is perimeter called perimeter?
Because From the Latin/Greek root Peri, comes from the word around/surround. Meter was thrown at the end of it so it would literally mean surrounding meter or length. Thus we have Perimeter =]
What word with a Greek root means a measure of distance around a specific area?
The word "perimeter" is from the Greek words peri(around) and métron (measure).
What is the perimeter of a square with the area 25 square ft?
perimeter of a square = 4 * root of the area. Perimeter = 4 * root 25 = 4 * 5 = 20 ft
Does Francium have a Greek root or Latin root?
Its a greek root
What does the greek root vit refers to?
There is no Greek root vit-. It is a Latin root.
The greek root peri?
The Greek root "peri-" means "around" or "surrounding." It is commonly used in words like perimeter (the distance around a shape), periscope (a device for viewing around obstacles), and periphery (the outer boundary of an area).
What words have the Greek root word you in them?
what is the greek root for homograph
What is the Greek root for mobile?
The Greek root for "mobile" is "mobilis."
What is the greek and latin root for big?
The Greek root for big is "mega" and the Latin root is "magnus."
What is the Greek root for two?
The word two does not have a Greek root but a Latin one.
What is the greek root of reconvene?
in greek is επανασυνεδριάζω. It doesnt have a greek root, i think is latin
How do you calculate perimeter of a square when its area is given?
Perimeter = 4 times the square root of the area.
