Peripheral
Pronunciation: /pərˈɪfərəl/
Peripheral (adjective)
- Located on the outer part or edge of something.
- Not as important as the main part or idea.
Examples
- The peripheral areas of the city are less crowded.
- Peripheral vision helps detect movement at the edges.
Common collocations: peripheral vision, peripheral areas, peripheral issue, peripheral details, connect a peripheral
Peripheral (noun)
- A device connected to a computer, like a mouse or printer.
Examples
- A printer is a common peripheral for computers.
- Connect the peripheral to the USB port.