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adjective Also, peripheric (for defs. 1–3).
1.
pertaining to, situated in, or constituting the periphery: peripheral resistance on the outskirts of the battle area.
2.
concerned with relatively minor, irrelevant, or superficial aspects of the subject in question.
3.
Anatomy. near the surface or outside of; external.
4.
Computers. of or pertaining to a peripheral.
noun
5.
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.
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Peripherals
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Medical Dictionary
peripheral pe·riph·er·al (pə-rĭf'ər-əl)
adj.
Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery.
Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina.
Of or relating to the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external.
Of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system.
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Science Dictionary
peripheral  (pə-rĭf'ər-əl) Pronunciation Key
Adjective
Noun Computer Science An auxiliary device, such as a printer or modem, distinct from a computer's central processing unit and working memory, and often connected externally. |
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Cultural Dictionary
peripheral definition
Any part that is separate from a computer's CPU, such as a printer, a keyboard, or a monitor.
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