planimetric

adjective

pla·​ni·​met·​ric ˌplā-nə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce planimetric (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or made by means of a planimeter
planimetric measurements
2
of a map : having no indications of relief
planimetrically adverb

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of planimetric was circa 1828

Dictionary Entries Near planimetric

Cite this Entry

“Planimetric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planimetric. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

planimetric

adjective
pla·​ni·​met·​ric ˌplā-nə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce planimetric (audio)
: of, relating to, or made by means of a planimeter
planimetric measurement
planimetry noun
plural planimetries
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