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outer boundary

[ˈaʊtər ˈbaʊndəri]
nounpl: outer boundaries
limite externo
1. The outermost line, edge, or border that marks the farthest extent of an area, object, or region
The outer boundary of the property is marked by a fence.
O limite externo da propriedade é marcado por uma cerca.
2. In mathematics and geometry, the perimeter or surface that encloses a space
The outer boundary of the circle is its circumference.
O limite externo do círculo é sua circunferência.
3. The maximum extent or limit of something abstract
The outer boundary of acceptable behavior in this community is well-defined.
O limite externo do comportamento aceitável nesta comunidade é bem definido.
Synonyms
perimeterborderedgecircumferencefrontierexterior limitouter edge
Antonyms
inner boundarycentercoreinterior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite externo
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
contorno externo
alternative usage emphasizing contour
Portugal
limite exterior
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the outer boundaries
within the outer boundaries of
mark the outer boundary
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