perside

Perside is a term used in speculative fiction and in some theoretical thought experiments to denote a measure associated with each side of a geometric object. It is not a recognized scientific term, and its meaning varies by source. In its common fictional use, perside quantifies symmetry across the faces or edges of a polyhedron, and the total perside of an object is the sum of its per-side contributions.

Etymology and origins: The word Perside is a neologism formed from per- and side, suggesting a quantity defined on a per-side basis. The term first appears in informal science fiction glossaries and later in world-building discussions, where authors seek a simple way to describe balance and distribution across a structure’s boundary.

Concepts and measurements: In world-building contexts, perside is typically described as a dimensionless quantity that reflects how evenly a property (such as energy, mass, or charge) is distributed across the object’s sides. A higher perside implies a more uniform distribution and greater boundary stability. For a polyhedron with S sides, the total perside might be described as P = p × S, where p is the per-side perside.

In-world applications: Perside is often used as a narrative device or gameplay mechanic. It can govern portal integrity, armor balance, or puzzle solvability, with objects that maximize per-side symmetry exhibiting desirable properties.

See also: symmetry, polyhedron, energy distribution, resource economics.

Note: Perside is a fictional or speculative concept without a standard definition in established science.