Meaning

On the periphery or boundary..

Definitions by Sense

1. On the periphery or boundary.
2. Beside the point.
3. Unimportant.
4. Auxiliary.
5. (neuroanatomy) Related to or located in the peripheral nervous system.
6. (computing) A peripheral device.
7. Peripheral vision.

Example Sentences

We have isolated the gene encoding the Schwann cell glycoprotein P0, the major structural protein of the peripheral myelin sheath.

Check your peripheral's manual for the information you'll need.

Check your peripheral's owners' manual to see at what speed your peripheral transmits or receives information, and then record this on the DIP Switch Information chart in the column at the left.

Turn on the Mac, and check your peripheral. Since you've already installed your device driver, it should be available where you need it....

2014, 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.

We hailed a cab. The moment we got in, she stared at me with how-can-a-man-be-so-cruel eyes. I felt her glare, saw some of its fiery glow in my peripheral. The heat made me glance her way.

Peripheral on the package Don't care to settle in Time to feed the monster I don't need another friend Comfort is a mystery Crawling out of my own skin Just give me what I came for Then I'm out the door again

He would hear the coach's admonition, "Always check your peripheral," after the ringing stopped in his ears. But before then, his eyes were fixed on the ball and a possible interception, not the receiver angling toward him.

Word Forms

• more peripheral
• most peripheral
• peripherals

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When Should You Use Peripheral?

Use peripheral when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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