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- pronunciation:
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rl
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frl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or forming a periphery.
The peripheral lands of the estate have been the focus of various boundary disputes over the centuries.- antonyms:
- central
- similar words:
- marginal
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| definition 2: |
related but not essential.
These issues are peripheral to our current discussion and can be dealt with at a later time.- antonyms:
- central, essential, fundamental, integral, key, real, vital
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| related words: |
borderline, exterior, external, extreme, nonessential, outer, outlying, outside, outward, side |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an auxiliary device, such as a disk, printer, scanner, or the like, that is used with a computer to increase its functional range or efficiency.
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| related words: |
terminal |
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| derivation: |
peripherally (adv.) |
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