peripheral

Relating to the outer edge or boundary of something; not of primary importance.

ruОтносящийся к внешнему краю или границе чего-либо; не первостепенной важности.esRelativo al borde o límite exterior de algo, o que está alejado del centro. También se aplica a lo que no es de importancia principal o central.frRelatif à la périphérie, c'est-à-dire à la partie extérieure ou au bord de quelque chose ; qui est d'importance secondaire, non essentiel.deZum äußeren Rand oder zur Grenze von etwas gehörend; von untergeordneter oder zweitrangiger Bedeutung.ptRelativo à periferia, à borda ou ao contorno de algo; de importância secundária, não central ou não essencial.zh指与外围、边缘或边界有关的；也指次要的、非核心的。arصفة تعني متصلًا بالحد الخارجي أو المحيط لشيء ما، أو ثانويًا وغير جوهري أو غير مركزي في الأهمية.

1. Relating to the outer edge B2 formal

   Situated on the edge or periphery of something, not central.

   • The peripheral areas of the city are less developed.
   • Peripheral vision helps you detect movement from the side.
   • The company focused on core products, not peripheral ones.

   ruПериферийныйesperiféricofrPériphérique (situé en bordure)deperipherptPeriféricozh外围的arمحيطي

   Synonymes: borderlineedgefringemarginalouteroutlyingsurrounding

   Antonymes: centralcoreinnerinterior

2. Minor or secondary B2 formal

   Of secondary or minor importance; not essential.

   • These issues are peripheral to the main problem.
   • He only played a peripheral role in the project.
   • The discussion touched on peripheral topics, not the main agenda.

   ruВторостепенныйesperiférico, secundariofrPériphérique (au sens figuré)deNebensächlichptPeriféricozh次要的arثانوي

   Synonymes: incidentalinessentialirrelevantmarginalminornonessentialsecondarysubordinatetangentialunimportant

   Antonymes: centralchiefcriticalessentialfocalkeymainprimaryprincipalvital

3. Computer hardware B1 formal technical

   Relating to devices that connect to a computer, such as printers or keyboards.

   • Peripheral devices include the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
   • The printer is a common peripheral for home computers.
   • You need to install drivers for new peripheral hardware.

   ruПериферийныйesperiférico (hardware)frPériphérique (informatique)dePeripheriegerätptPeriféricozh外设的arطَرَفِيَّة

   Synonymes: add-onauxiliaryexternalsecondary

• more peripheral comparative form
• most peripheral superlative form

A noun referring to a device that connects to a computer, such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer, to add functionality.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее устройство, подключаемое к компьютеру, например клавиатуру, мышь или принтер, для расширения функциональности.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo conectado a una computadora, como teclado, ratón o impresora, para ampliar su funcionalidad.frNom désignant un dispositif externe connecté à un ordinateur, tel qu'un clavier, une souris ou une imprimante, afin d'en étendre les fonctionnalités.deEin Substantiv, das ein Gerät bezeichnet, das an einen Computer angeschlossen wird, z. B. Tastatur, Maus oder Drucker, um dessen Funktionalität zu erweitern.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo conectado a um computador, como teclado, mouse ou impressora, para ampliar sua funcionalidade. Em sentido mais amplo, refere-se a algo secundário, acessório ou que está na periferia de um sistema.zh指连接到计算机等设备的辅助装置，如键盘、鼠标或打印机，用于扩展功能；也泛指外围设备或周边设备。arاسم يشير إلى جهاز يُوصل بالحاسوب مثل لوحة المفاتيح أو الفأرة أو الطابعة لتوسيع وظائفه. ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى الأجهزة الطرفية أو الملحقات الخارجية بشكل عام.

1. Computer hardware device B2 formal

   An external device connected to a computer that provides input/output functions, such as a keyboard, mouse, or printer.

   • The monitor and keyboard are essential peripherals for any desktop computer.
   • He bought a new printer as a peripheral for his home office.
   • Wireless peripherals like mice and keyboards are very popular now.

   ruПериферийное устройствоesPeriférico de computadorafrPériphérique informatiquedePeripheriegerätptDispositivo periféricozh外设arجهاز طرفي

   Synonymes: accessoryadd-on

• peripherals plural form
• peripherals' possessive plural form
• peripheral's possessive singular form