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peripheral characteristics

[pəˈrɪfərəl ˌkærəktərˈɪstɪks]
nounpl: peripheral characteristics
características periféricas
1. Secondary or outer features of something that are less central or important than core attributes
The peripheral characteristics of the smartphone include its color and weight, while the processor is a core feature.
As características periféricas do smartphone incluem sua cor e peso, enquanto o processador é uma característica central.
2. In psychology and cognition, features that are less essential to the definition or categorization of a concept
Being tall is a peripheral characteristic of a teacher, not a defining one.
Ser alto é uma característica periférica de um professor, não uma característica definidora.
3. In design and functionality, features that are supplementary rather than primary
The user interface's peripheral characteristics enhance usability but are not essential to core functionality.
As características periféricas da interface do usuário melhoram a usabilidade, mas não são essenciais para a funcionalidade principal.
Synonyms
secondary characteristicsauxiliary featuresmarginal attributesnon-essential traits
Antonyms
central characteristicscore attributesessential featuresprimary traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características periféricas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
características periféricas
Common in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
características periféricas
Standard European Portuguese usage, particularly in academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

not the be-all and end-all
on the margins
secondary to the main point
incidental details
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