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peripheral topic

[/pəˈrɪfərəl ˈtɑːpɪk/]
nounpl: peripheral topics
tópico periférico
1. A subject or issue that is secondary, minor, or not central to the main focus or discussion
While climate change is the main agenda item, the funding debate is considered a peripheral topic.
Embora a mudança climática seja o item principal da agenda, o debate sobre financiamento é considerado um tópico periférico.
2. A tangential or marginal matter that exists on the edge of a core subject area
In the conference, discussions about office aesthetics were peripheral topics compared to business strategy.
Na conferência, discussões sobre a estética do escritório eram tópicos periféricos comparados à estratégia empresarial.
Synonyms
secondary topicmarginal topictangential topicside issueminor topicincidental topic
Antonyms
central topicmain topiccore topicprimary topicfocal point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico periférico
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
assunto secundário
Common alternative in business contexts
Portugal
tema marginal
Preferred in academic and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the periphery of
off the beaten path
on the sidelines
not the main event
in the background
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