periphery — the outer limits or edge of an area or object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the outer limits or edge of an area or object
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈrɪfəri/
Korean meaning: 가장자리, 주변부, 외곽
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**리**퍼리
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's the center of the universe, but I keep him on the periphery of my important Zoom calls.
- The new shopping mall was built on the periphery of town, making it perfect for people who enjoy long drives to buy overpriced coffee.
- The research focuses on communities living on the economic periphery.
periphery
NOUN//pəˈrɪfəri//
the outer limits or edge of an area or object
Families gather at the periphery of the crowded festival
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At the periphery lies a discovery of ancient recovery
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Origin
From Greek 'periphereia', derived from 'peri-' (around) and 'pherein' (to carry or bear). The word originally referred to the circumference or outer boundary of a circle or object.
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“My cat thinks he's the center of the universe, but I keep him on the periphery of my important Zoom calls.”
“The new shopping mall was built on the periphery of town, making it perfect for people who enjoy long drives to buy overpriced coffee.”
“The research focuses on communities living on the economic periphery.”
“I noticed something moving on the periphery of my vision while studying.”
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