Question 1 · Quick check
peripheral
/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/
adjective · noun
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Less important than the main part; near the outside edge.
- 02
noun
A device connected to a computer, such as a keyboard or printer.
Examples
Yanni saw something in his peripheral vision.
Yanni saw something moving in his peripheral vision.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 1
Also pronounced
- /pəˈɹɪfi.əl/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsBeside the point.
On the periphery or boundary.
Related to or located in the peripheral nervous system.
More examples
In context2014, Bill Ladson, "Zimmerman handles left field with ease -- and no E's" on MLB.com I was kind of looking at the ball, keeping him in my peripheral and all of sudden I see him closing in on the ball.
Check your peripheral's manual for the information you'll need.
We have isolated the gene encoding the Schwann cell glycoprotein P0, the major structural protein of the peripheral myelin sheath.
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Origin
adjective
From peripher(y) + -al.