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perimeter vs size

size vs perimeter

perimeter and size both are nouns.

perimeter is not an adjective while size is an adjective.

perimeter is not a verb while size is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perimeter Yes No No No
size Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, size is a hypernym of perimeter; that is, size is a word with a broader meaning than perimeter:
  • perimeter: the size of something as given by the distance around it
  • size: the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
perimeter (noun) size (noun)
the size of something as given by the distance around it the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
a line enclosing a plane areas a large magnitude
the actual state of affairs
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
perimeter (adjective) size (adjective)
(used in combination) sized
perimeter (verb) size (verb)
make to a size; bring to a suitable size
sort according to size
cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
Difference between perimeter and size

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