peripheral

Pronunciation: /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
  2. adjective on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area
  3. adjective related to the key issue but not of central importance

Etymology

From peripher(y) + -al.

Synonyms

computer peripheral, peripheral device

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
electronic equipment
Narrower (hyponyms)
output device, data input device, printer

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