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periphery

/pəˈrɪf.ər.i/

/pəˈrɪf.ɪ.ri/

Translations

peripherynoun

peripheries

/pəˈrɪf.ər.i/

/pəˈrɪf.ɪ.ri/

périphérieAu sens général et figuré.

The trees marked the periphery of the property.

Les arbres marquaient la périphérie de la propriété.

Additional translations

circonférenceEn géométrie.

Synonyms

peripheryadjective

/pəˈrɪfəri/

Used attributively to denote something located on or relating to the outer edge; rare outside fixed expressions.

périphériqueS'emploie surtout de façon attributive.

Periphery districts often receive fewer public services than the city center.

Les districts périphériques reçoivent souvent moins de services publics que le centre-ville.

Synonyms

Definitions

peripherynoun

The outer limits or edge of an area or object.

The trees marked the periphery of the property.

A marginal or secondary position in, or part or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity.

He was on the periphery of the art world, never quite breaking into the mainstream.

In geometry, the outer boundary or circumference of a circle, polygon, or other closed figure.

The students calculated the periphery of the circle before finding its area.

Anatomy: the outermost parts of the body or an organ, especially the limbs and skin, contrasted with the central core.

In cold environments, blood vessels in the periphery constrict to conserve heat.

peripheryadjective

Situated on or relating to the outer limits of an area; peripheral (usually attributive).

Periphery districts often receive fewer public services than the city center.