1
: of, relating to, or made by means of a planimeter
planimetric measurements
2
of a map : having no indications of relief

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

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“Planimetric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planimetric. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

planimetric

adjective
: of, relating to, or made by means of a planimeter
planimetric measurement
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