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.