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peripheral

UK
/pəˈrɪf.ər.əl/
US
/pəˈrɪf.ɪr.əl/

Translations

peripheralnoun
peripherals
pl
UK
/pəˈrɪf.ər.əl/
US
/pəˈrɪf.ɚ.əl/
périphériqueInformatique.
The new printer is a peripheral that connects to the computer via USB.
La nouvelle imprimante est un périphérique qui se connecte à l’ordinateur via USB.
Synonyms
peripheral device
peripheral unit
peripheral equipment
external device
accessory
accessory device
add-on
add-on device
attachment
auxiliary device
plug-in
hardware device
input/output device
I/O device
component
device
adjunct
external peripheral
outsider
fringe member
peripheral figure
bystander
Antonyms
core
center
host
main unit
mainframe
peripheraladjective
more peripheral
Comp.
most peripheral
Super.
UK
/pəˈrɪf.ər.əl/
US
/pəˈrɪf.ɪr.əl/
The peripheral areas of the city are less developed than the central district.
Les zones périphériques de la ville sont moins développées que le quartier central.
périphériqueS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour « secondaire, marginal ».
The main issue was discussed at length, while the peripheral concerns were briefly mentioned.
La question principale a été longuement discutée, tandis que les préoccupations périphériques ont été brièvement mentionnées.
périphériqueEn anatomie et en neurologie.
Peripheral nerves transmit sensory information from the limbs to the spinal cord.
Les nerfs périphériques transmettent les informations sensorielles des membres à la moelle épinière.
Synonyms
marginal
secondary
incidental
auxiliary
supplementary
outer
fringe
surrounding
Antonyms
central
core
focal
main
primary
principal
essential
important
vital
crucial
key

Definitions

peripheralnoun
A device connected to a computer to provide communication or auxiliary functions, such as a printer, scanner, or external hard drive.
The new printer is a peripheral that connects to the computer via USB.
peripheraladjective
Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.
The peripheral areas of the city are less developed than the central district.
Of secondary or minor importance; marginal.
The main issue was discussed at length, while the peripheral concerns were briefly mentioned.
Anatomy: situated in or relating to the peripheral nervous system or the outer regions of the body.
Peripheral nerves transmit sensory information from the limbs to the spinal cord.
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