Definition for

peripheral


Of, belonging to, or situated on the periphery, circumference, or surface generally; characteristic of or constituting the periphery: as, peripheral parts; peripheral expansion.

noun – One of the outer bony plates of the carapace of a turtle: commonly termed marginal.

adjective – Of or pertaining to a periphery; constituting a periphery; peripheric.

adjective – External; away from the center.

adjective – on the periphery or boundary

adjective – beside the point

adjective – unimportant

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