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peripheral
[puh-rif-er-uhl]
adjective
relating to, situated in, or constituting the periphery.
peripheral resistance on the outskirts of the battle area.
concerned with relatively minor, irrelevant, or superficial aspects of the subject in question.
Anatomy.near the surface or outside of; external.
Computers.relating to a device or unit that is separate from but connected to a computer, network host, etc.
noun
Computers.
a device or unit that operates separately from the CPU but is connected to it, such as a mouse, printer, speakers, etc.
a device or unit that is separate from a network’s host computer but in communication with it, such as a shared input terminal, printer, or backup drive.
peripheral
/ əˈɪəə /
adjective
not relating to the most important part of something; incidental, minor, or superficial
of, relating to, or of the nature of a periphery
anatomy of, relating to, or situated near the surface of the body
a peripheral nerve
peripheral
AnatomyRelating to or being the surface or outer part of a body or organ.
Relating to or being part of the peripheral nervous system.
Computer ScienceAn auxiliary device, such as a printer or modem, distinct from a computer's central processing unit and working memory, and often connected externally.
peripheral
Any part that is separate from a computer's CPU, such as a printer, a keyboard, or a monitor.
Other 51Թ Forms
- peripherally adverb
- unperipheral adjective
- ˈ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of peripheral1
Example Sentences
He said that the boy's parents believe "and in my judgment with reason" that their son has "at very least peripheral involvement with gang culture and has exhibited an unhealthy interest in knives".
Race is central here and not coincidental and/or peripheral.
One could argue that Whitaker spends a little too much time on relatively peripheral figures like Goldman, who did end up playing roles in both the cultural impact and jurisprudence strands of “Afterlife.”
Solar units and their peripherals are being ripped from roofs, salvaged from rubble, and sold on Facebook.
This shouldn’t be surprising, given its highly specific, peripheral mechanism.
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