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peripheral qualities
[pəˈrɪfərəl ˈkwɒlɪtiz]
noun
qualidades periféricas
1.
Secondary or minor attributes or characteristics that are not central to the essential nature of something
The peripheral qualities of the product, such as packaging color, matter less than its core functionality.
As qualidades periféricas do produto, como a cor da embalagem, importam menos do que sua funcionalidade central.
2.
In philosophy or psychology, traits or properties that are marginal to the main identity or function of an entity
Peripheral qualities like accent or appearance are often overlooked in favor of character assessment.
Qualidades periféricas como sotaque ou aparência são frequentemente negligenciadas em favor da avaliação do caráter.
Synonyms
secondary qualities
minor attributes
marginal characteristics
incidental features
non-essential properties
Antonyms
core qualities
essential qualities
central characteristics
primary attributes
fundamental properties
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
qualidades periféricas
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
qualidades periféricas
Consistent with European Portuguese academic terminology
General
características secundárias
Common alternative in both varieties of Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
the tip of the iceberg
not the whole picture
beside the point
on the periphery
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