Peripheral Definition & Meaning

peripheral
adjective
  1. on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area; "Russia's peripheral provinces"; "peripheral suburbs"
  2. related to the key issue but not of central importance; "a peripheral interest"; "energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy"; "peripheral issues"
noun
  1. (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; "disk drives and printers are important peripherals"

"Peripheral" in song lyrics

See how peripheral is used in real songs:

  • "many tower boxes stuffed with too many peripheral"
    Equilibrium — Windows 98
  • "Deliver blows to foes in my peripheral"
    Heltah Skeltah f/ The Representativz — The Square (Triple R)
  • "You know you gone when you see blood vessels in your peripheral"
    Leak Bros — See Thru

Usage tips for "peripheral"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "peripheral" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for peripheral to find words that pair well.

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