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semiperimeter (Definition)

The semiperimeter of a polygon is half of its perimeter.

Semiperimeters are most commonly used for determining the area of a triangle. The most famous example of this usage is Heron's formula. There is also a formula for the area of a quadrilateral which involves semiperimeter.




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See Also: perimeter, polygon

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Cross-references: area of a quadrilateral, Heron's formula, area of a triangle, polygon
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