Definitions
- Referring to the edge of a piece of clothing that has been folded and sewn to prevent fraying. - Describing the act of sewing or folding the edge of fabric to create a finished look. - Talking about the border or edge of any material or object.
- Referring to the boundary or outer edge of a two-dimensional shape, such as a square or circle. - Describing the total length of the boundary of a shape or area. - Talking about the distance around the outside of an object or space.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the edge or boundary of something.
- 2Both are used in geometry to describe shapes and their measurements.
- 3Both can be used to describe physical objects or spaces.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Hem refers to the edge of a piece of fabric or material, while perimeter refers to the boundary of a shape or area.
- 2Measurement: Hem does not involve measurement, while perimeter is a measurement of the total length of a shape's boundary.
- 3Application: Hem is typically used in the context of sewing or finishing clothing, while perimeter is used in mathematics and geometry.
- 4Shape: Hem is usually associated with straight lines, while perimeter can be used to describe any shape, including curved lines.
- 5Function: Hem serves a practical purpose of preventing fraying, while perimeter is used to calculate area or to establish boundaries.
Remember this!
Hem and perimeter are both words that describe the edge or boundary of something. However, hem specifically refers to the edge of a piece of fabric or material that has been folded and sewn to prevent fraying, while perimeter refers to the boundary of a shape or area and is used in mathematics and geometry to calculate area or establish boundaries.
