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isoperimeter (iou) and marquee (iou)


isoperimeter (iou)



isoperimeter noun. M16.
[Greek isoperimetros, formed as ISO- + PERIMETER.]
Geometry. Each of two or more figures having equal perimeters. Usu. in pl.
isoperimetrical adjective of or pertaining to isoperimeters, having equal perimeters E18.
isoperimetry noun (rare) the branch of mathematics that deals with (problems concerning) isoperimetrical figures E19.

marquee (iou)



marquee noun & adjective. [mɑ:'ki:] L17.
[from MARQUISE, taken as a pl. & assim. to -EE1.]
A. noun.
A tent large enough to hold many people, used esp. for social or commercial functions. L17.
= MARQUISE 3b. N. Amer. M20.
b. attrib. or as adjective. [from the practice of billing the name of an entertainer on the marquee (i.e. awning) over the entrance to a theatre.] Famous; outstanding, pre-eminent. Orig. & chiefly US. M20.
D. Halberstam Their [the Yankees'] marquee names..still inspired awe and fear among opponents.