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- Dictionaryperipheral/pɪˈrɪf(ə)rəl/
adjective
- 1. relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something: "the peripheral areas of Europe" Similar
- 2. (of a device) able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it: "a peripheral control processor"
noun
- 1. a peripheral device: "printers and other peripherals"
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PERIPHERAL definition: 1. Something that is peripheral is not as important as something else: 2. happening at the edge of…. Learn more.
The meaning of PERIPHERAL is of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part. How to use peripheral in a sentence. Did you know?
PERIPHERAL meaning: 1. Something that is peripheral is not as important as something else: 2. happening at the edge of…. Learn more.
Peripheral definition: relating to, situated in, or constituting the periphery. See examples of PERIPHERAL used in a sentence.
A peripheral activity or issue is one which is not very important compared with other activities or issues.
Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside, while main things, like a computer's processor, are not peripheral. Outside of computer jargon, peripheral is a common term in eye exams, which measure peripheral vision to see how far toward the outer right and left edges you can see.
PERIPHERAL definition: 1. not as important as someone or something else 2. a piece of equipment, such as a printer, that…. Learn more.
1. not relating to the most important part of something; incidental, minor, or superficial. 2. of, relating to, or of the nature of a periphery. 3. (Anatomy) anatomy of, relating to, or situated near the surface of the body: a peripheral nerve. Also: peripheric or peripherical. peˈripherally adv.
Definitions of 'peripheral' 1. A peripheral activity or issue is one which is not very important compared with other activities or issues. [...] 2. Peripheral areas of land are ones which are on the edge of a larger area. [...] 3. Peripherals are devices that can be attached to computers. [computing] [...] More. Synonyms of 'peripheral'
Definition of peripheral adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.