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peripheral
[pəˈrɪfərəl]
adjective/noun
pl: peripherals (noun form)
periférico/periférica
1.
(adjective) Located on or near the edge or periphery; not central
The peripheral villages were less developed than the city center.
Os vilarejos periféricos eram menos desenvolvidos que o centro da cidade.
2.
(adjective) Of minor importance; not central to the main issue
These peripheral concerns should not distract us from the main objective.
Essas preocupações periféricas não devem nos distrair do objetivo principal.
3.
(adjective, medicine) Relating to or denoting the outer parts of the body or nervous system
The patient suffered from peripheral nerve damage.
O paciente sofria de dano nos nervos periféricos.
4.
(noun, computing) An external device connected to a computer
USB peripherals include mice, keyboards, and printers.
Os periféricos USB incluem mouses, teclados e impressoras.
Synonyms
outlying
marginal
subsidiary
secondary
external
Antonyms
central
core
main
primary
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
periférico/periférica
Standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
periférico/periférica
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the periphery
peripheral vision
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