peripheral

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or situated at the edge of something.

  - "The peripheral nerves carry sensory information to the brain."
  - "The peripheral devices are connected to the computer via USB."

• adjective

  Belonging to or relating to the outer part of a system or organization.

  - "The peripheral team members collaborate on the project."
  - "The peripheral countries in Europe have different economic conditions."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7467934"

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Synonyms

peripheral device

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peripheral
perennial , terrain , serene , marine , malign

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Variants

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peripheral , peripherally , peripherals , peripheral nervous system , peripheral nervous systems , peripheral neuropathies , peripheral neuropathy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word periphereia, meaning 'extremity' or 'outskirts'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'peripheral' is often used in computing and technology.

2. In medicine, peripheral blood tests are used to diagnose various conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Peripheral nerves: A group of nerves that transmit information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

2. Peripheral devices: Computing devices that connect to a computer or network, such as printers, scanners, and keyboards.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'peripheral' has been used to describe characters or events that are not central to the main plot but still contribute to the overall story. In art, peripheral can refer to the edges or borders of a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "peripheral"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle with the center representing the core and the periphery representing the edges.
   - Visualize the nerves in your body as the peripheral nerves, transmitting information to the brain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peripheral' with the edges or borders of something.
   - Remember that peripheral refers to things that are not central or main.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'peripheral' starts with the letter 'P', which sounds like 'edges' or 'perimeters'.
   - Use the phrase 'outer limits' to remember the meaning of 'peripheral'.

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