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/
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
The obsessed gamer bought so many glowing peripheral devices that his main monitor was completely blocked.
PERI(around) + PHER(carry) — a peripheral device is simply carried and placed around the main computer.
During the general checkup, the doctor wrote a referral for her failing peripheral vision.
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🌳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.
Breakdown
peri- (around) + -pher- (carry/bear) + -al (adjective suffix) = peripheral
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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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