1. Components or parts that are located on the outer edges or margins of something, often less central or important than core elements
The peripheral elements of the design were simplified to focus attention on the main subject.
Os elementos periféricos do design foram simplificados para focar a atenção no assunto principal.
2. In computing, external devices or components connected to a central processing unit
Printers and scanners are peripheral elements of a computer system.
Impressoras e scanners são elementos periféricos de um sistema de computador.
3. Secondary or supporting features that surround or complement the primary focus
The peripheral elements in the painting create context for the central figures.
Os elementos periféricos na pintura criam contexto para as figuras centrais.