ytterkant

Ytterkant is a Norwegian noun meaning the outer edge or boundary of an object or area. It denotes the part farthest from the center or interior. The term is used in everyday language as well as in technical contexts to describe the external limit of something, such as the ytterkant of a sheet of material, a map feature, or a geometric figure.

Etymology: The word is a compound of ytter ("outer") and kant ("edge" or boundary). In Norwegian, it emphasizes the external perimeter rather than interior edges and is often interchangeable with other terms such as rand or grense in some contexts, though ytterkant remains the standard expression for the outer boundary.

In usage: In geometry or design, "ytterkant" describes the outer boundary of a shape or object. For example, the ytterkant of a circular disc is its outer boundary; in a rectangle, it is the set of points comprising the sides that form the perimeter. In everyday language, you might refer to the outer edge of a countertop, a window frame, or a coastline as the ytterkant.

Related terms include rand (edge), kant (edge), and grense (boundary). In translations, ytterkant is typically rendered as "outer edge" or "outer boundary" depending on context.