peripheral
/pəˈrɪfərəl/
noun
- A device that connects to a computer, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard.
- Make sure your peripherals are plugged in before turning on the computer.
- I bought a new mouse and keyboard as peripherals for my computer.
- The store sells all kinds of peripherals, including scanners and speakers.
adjective
- Not of central importance; minor or secondary.
- His role in the project was peripheral, so he didn't attend the key meetings.
- She focused on the core problem and ignored peripheral details.
- The budget issue was only peripheral to the main discussion about company strategy.
- Relating to or situated on the edge or outer part of something.
- The peripheral areas of the city are less crowded than the downtown center.
- The peripheral vision test checks how well you see objects to the side.
- Trees grew in the peripheral zone of the forest, near the open fields.