peripherally

• Adverbio que significa «periféricamente» o «en el borde o límite exterior». Se usa en contextos técnicos, médicos y anatómicos para describir algo que ocurre en la periferia de un sistema, órgano o campo visual, y también en sentido figurado para indicar una participación secundaria o poco importante.

An adverb meaning "in a peripheral manner" or "on the outer edge or boundary." It is used in technical, medical, and anatomical contexts to describe something occurring at the periphery of a system, organ, or field of vision, as well as figuratively to indicate secondary or marginal involvement.

1. In a secondary or minor wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not central or essential; relating to the outer edge or surface.

   de manera secundaria o periférica

   • The issue was only peripherally related to the main discussion.
   • He was only peripherally involved in the project.
   • The topic was addressed peripherally in the report.

   Sinónimosexternallyincidentallymarginallysecondarilyslightlysuperficiallytangentially

   Antónimoscentrallyessentiallymainlyprimarily

2. In relation to the outer edgeC1formal

   In a way that relates to the outer boundary or edge of something.

   periféricamente

   • The damage was only peripherally visible on the outer casing.
   • The device scans peripherally to detect movement.
   • The city's suburbs are peripherally located relative to the downtown core.

   Sinónimosexternallymarginally

   Antónimoscentrallyinternally