peripherally

pe·riph·er·al

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [puh-rif-er-uh l]
- /pəˈrɪf ər əl/
- /pə.ˈrɪ.fə.rə.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-rif-er-uh l]
- /pəˈrɪf ər əl/

Definitions of peripherally word

adjective peripherally pertaining to, situated in, or constituting the periphery: peripheral resistance on the outskirts of the battle area. 1
adjective peripherally concerned with relatively minor, irrelevant, or superficial aspects of the subject in question. 1
adjective peripherally Anatomy. near the surface or outside of; external. 1
adjective peripherally Computers. of or relating to a peripheral. 1
noun peripherally Computers. a device or unit that operates separately from the CPU but is connected to it, as a magnetic disk or tape unit or a printer. 1

See all 5 definitions of peripherally

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Origin of peripherally

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; 1965-70 for def 4; < Greek peripher(ḗs) (see periphery) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Peripherally

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Peripherally

peripherally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for peripherally

adv peripherally

centrally — of or forming the center: the central hut in the village.
halfway — to half the distance; to midpoint: The rope reaches only halfway.

All 2 Antonyms of peripherally

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