peripheral
gb/pɚˈɪfɚəl/ us/pɚˈɪfɚəl/
B2
English
~ 9500
másodlagos, perifériás, periféria
C1
FORMAL
1
másodlagos
B2
Usage pattern:
a peripheral [issue/role] to [something more important]
The cost of printing is a peripheral issue compared to the overall marketing budget.
A nyomtatás költsége másodlagos kérdés a teljes marketingköltségvetéshez képest.
He played only a peripheral role in the negotiations and was not in the main decision-making group.
Csak másodlagos szerepet játszott a tárgyalásokon, és nem tartozott a fő döntéshozói csoportba.
For now, we should ignore peripheral details and focus on the key questions.
Social media was a peripheral factor in the campaign’s success, not the driving force.
These regulations are peripheral to the core mission of the organization.
Learner examples
This problem is peripheral; the main problem is money.
Ez a probléma másodlagos; a fő probléma a pénz.
Her job in the project was peripheral, not very important.
A projektben betöltött szerepe másodlagos volt, nem volt túl fontos.
Let’s not talk about peripheral details right now.
For the exam, these extra topics are peripheral.
He feels his work is peripheral to the company’s big goals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "peripheral" with "periodical" or "partial" because of similar sounds. Another mistake is using it for physical distance only; in this sense it means something is less important, not far away in space.
Meaning
Less important or not central
Collocations
peripheral issue
|peripheral concern
|peripheral role
|peripheral interest
|peripheral player
|peripheral involvement
Synonyms
secondary (Neutral word; clearly shows that something is less important than the main thing.)
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marginal (Suggests being on the edge or having very little importance or influence.)
Antonyms
central (Emphasizes being at the core or most important part, the opposite of being peripheral.)
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main (Focuses on being the primary or chief thing rather than a side or minor thing.)
Themes
thinking
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not very important; not the main or central thing.
Of only minor or indirect importance compared with something that is central or most important.
C1
FORMAL
2
perifériás
C1
Usage pattern:
peripheral [areas/regions/parts] of [something]
Many factories have moved from the city center to peripheral industrial zones.
Sok gyár a városközpontból a perifériás ipari övezetekbe költözött.
The disease mainly affects the peripheral nerves in the hands and feet.
A betegség főleg a kéz és a láb perifériás idegeit érinti.
They built new housing in the peripheral areas of the town where land was cheaper.
Damage to peripheral tissues can take longer to heal than injuries near the core muscles.
Wildlife is most active in the peripheral regions of the forest, away from the main road.
Learner examples
There are many small villages in the peripheral areas of the city.
Sok kis falu van a város perifériás területein.
The clinic is in a peripheral part of town, near the fields.
A rendelő a város egy perifériás részén van, a mezők közelében.
He felt pain in the peripheral parts of his body, in his hands and feet.
Shops are growing in the peripheral regions near the new highway.
The company opened offices in peripheral districts to save money.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "peripheral" here means "far away" in general, but it specifically means "at or near the edge" of a particular area. It does not say exactly how far something is overall, only where it is relative to a center.
Meaning
At or near the outer edge
Collocations
peripheral areas
|peripheral regions
|peripheral zones
|peripheral tissues
|peripheral nerves
|peripheral districts
Synonyms
outer (Simple, common word for being on the outside; less formal than "peripheral".)
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outlying (Often used for places far from a center, especially towns or regions.)
Antonyms
central (Describes something near the center rather than at the edge.)
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inner (Focuses on the inside or closer to the middle of something.)
Themes
space
|science
Definition
At or near the outside edge of something, not in the center.
Situated at or near the outer edge, boundary, or surface of an area, object, or system.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
periféria
B2
Usage pattern:
connect a peripheral to [a computer]
The office ordered new peripherals, including monitors, keyboards, and printers.
Az iroda új perifériákat rendelt, köztük monitorokat, billentyűzeteket és nyomtatókat.
Make sure the peripheral is plugged in before you start the installation software.
Győződj meg róla, hogy a periféria csatlakoztatva van, mielőtt elindítod a telepítőprogramot.
Most modern peripherals can be connected via USB or Bluetooth.
This docking station allows you to connect several peripherals through a single cable.
The IT department keeps spare peripherals in case an employee’s mouse or headset breaks.
Learner examples
My favorite computer peripheral is my gaming mouse.
A kedvenc számítógépes perifériám a gamer egerem.
This printer is a peripheral for my laptop.
Ez a nyomtató a laptopom egyik perifériája.
You can connect many peripherals with a USB hub.
The company bought new peripherals for all workers.
He added a webcam and other peripherals to his PC.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "peripheral" only means "screen" or only one specific device. In computing, it is a general word for many external devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, or external drive.
Meaning
External device connected to a computer
Collocations
computer peripheral
|input peripheral
|output peripheral
|USB peripheral
|wireless peripheral
|peripheral device
Synonyms
external device (Describes the same idea in more general, non-technical terms.)
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accessory (Suggests something extra or optional rather than a core computer component.)
Antonyms
core component (Refers to essential parts inside the computer, such as the CPU or motherboard, not external devices.)
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built-in hardware (Describes devices that are part of the computer itself, not separate units you plug in.)
Themes
technology
|work
Definition
A device like a mouse, keyboard, or printer that you connect to a computer.
An external piece of equipment that is connected to a computer to provide input, output, or additional storage.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
perifériás
C1
Usage pattern:
peripheral [device/equipment/interface]
The new docking station includes multiple peripheral ports for monitors and storage devices.
Az új dokkolóállomáson több perifériaport is van monitorokhoz és tárolóeszközökhöz.
Peripheral equipment such as scanners and printers must be installed with the correct drivers.
A szkennerekhez és nyomtatókhoz hasonló perifériás berendezéseket a megfelelő illesztőprogramokkal kell telepíteni.
This cable is only for peripheral devices that use the older connector.
The technician tested each peripheral interface before approving the workstation.
They upgraded their peripheral hardware to improve the video-conferencing setup.
Learner examples
We need more peripheral devices for the office computers.
Több perifériás eszközre van szükségünk az irodai számítógépekhez.
This shop sells many kinds of peripheral equipment.
Ez a bolt sokféle perifériás berendezést árul.
The IT team checked all peripheral connections.
She bought new peripheral hardware for her home PC.
This port is only for peripheral devices.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "peripheral" alone when they mean "peripheral device." As an adjective, it should usually come before a noun, for example, "peripheral device" or "peripheral equipment."
Meaning
Relating to external computer devices
Collocations
peripheral device
|peripheral equipment
|peripheral interface
|peripheral hardware
|peripheral port
|peripheral connection
Synonyms
external (General word for devices outside the main computer case; less specifically technical.)
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connected (Emphasizes that the device is attached to the computer, but not necessarily external hardware in the strict sense.)
Antonyms
internal (Describes hardware located inside the computer’s main unit, not outside devices.)
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onboard (Used for functions or devices built into the computer’s main board, not as separate peripherals.)
Themes
technology
|work
Definition
About devices that you connect to a computer, like printers or keyboards.
Relating to or designed for external devices that connect to a computer to provide input, output, or additional functions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
peripheral
IPA
GB/pɚˈɪfɚəl/
US/pɚˈɪfɚəl/
Syllables & stress
peri - pher - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (peri)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: peripheral
Noun
- Base: peripheral
- Plural: peripherals
Word family
Forms
peripherals
noun
Core family
periphery
noun
peripherally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
central
adjective A2
Expressions
computer peripheral
1/kəmpjˈutɚ pɚˈɪfɚəl/
fixed phrase
technical
External device used with a computer
A device like a mouse, screen, or printer that you connect to a computer and use with it.
Examples
- The store has a special section for every kind of computer peripheral.
- You can add another computer peripheral if you plug in a USB hub.
- IT will replace any broken computer peripheral within two days.
peripheral artery disease
1/pɚˈɪfɚəl ˈɑɹtɚi dɪzˈiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Disease of narrowed limb arteries
A medical problem where blood vessels in the legs or arms become too narrow, so blood cannot flow well.
Examples
- Smoking is a major risk factor for peripheral artery disease.
- Patients with peripheral artery disease may feel pain in their legs when walking.
- Early diagnosis of peripheral artery disease can help prevent serious complications.
peripheral device
1/pɚˈɪfɚəl dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
External equipment attached to a computer
A piece of equipment, such as a keyboard or printer, that you connect to a computer.
Examples
- Please turn off every peripheral device before you move the computer.
- Each peripheral device needs the correct driver to work properly.
- The new docking station supports up to three peripheral devices at once.
peripheral nervous system
1/pɚˈɪfɚəl nˈɚvəs sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
Nerves outside brain and spine
All the nerves in the body that are not in the brain or spine.
Examples
- The peripheral nervous system carries signals from the brain to the muscles.
- Damage to the peripheral nervous system can cause weakness or numbness in the limbs.
- The doctor explained how the peripheral nervous system links the organs to the brain.
peripheral neuropathy
1/pɚˈɪfɚəl nˌʊɹˈɔpəθi/
fixed phrase
technical
Disease causing damage to peripheral nerves
A medical problem where the nerves in your hands, feet, or other outer parts of your body are damaged.
Examples
- People with diabetes often develop peripheral neuropathy in their feet.
- The main symptom of peripheral neuropathy is a burning or tingling feeling in the limbs.
- Treatment for peripheral neuropathy focuses on reducing pain and protecting the affected nerves.
peripheral vision
1/pɚˈɪfɚəl vˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
Ability to see things to the sides
Your ability to see things at the sides, not straight in front of your eyes.
Examples
- Out of the corner of his peripheral vision, he noticed a car speeding toward the crossing.
- Athletes often train to improve their peripheral vision so they can react more quickly.
- Good peripheral vision is important for safe driving, especially at busy intersections.