peripherally

/pəˈrɪfərəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to the outer edge or boundary of something.
    • The artist added details peripherally around the main subject of the painting.
    • The nerves in your fingers are peripherally connected to your spinal cord.
    • The new housing development is located peripherally, far from the city center.
  2. In a way that is not central or of primary importance; secondarily.
    • She was peripherally involved in the project, helping only with minor tasks.
    • His comments touched peripherally on the problem but didn't address the core issue.
    • The issue was only peripherally related to the main topic of the meeting.
Antonyms