peripheral — relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈrɪfərəl/
Korean meaning: 주변의, 부차적인, 중요하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-리-퍼-럴 (강세: 리)
Example Sentences
- My boss treats me like a peripheral employee - I'm basically the office plant that occasionally sends emails.
- The new wireless mouse is my favorite computer peripheral.
- Don't get distracted by peripheral details when studying for the exam.
peripheral
ADJECTIVE//pəˈrɪfərəl//
relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
On the edge, not the center
A clerical figure holds something spherical at the peripheral edge.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'periphereia' meaning 'circumference' or 'outer boundary', derived from 'peri-' (around) and 'pherein' (to carry or bear). The word entered English via Medieval Latin and French.
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📝Examples
“My boss treats me like a peripheral employee - I'm basically the office plant that occasionally sends emails.”
“The new wireless mouse is my favorite computer peripheral.”
“Don't get distracted by peripheral details when studying for the exam.”
“My peripheral vision caught my cat plotting world domination again.”
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