peripherally

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière périphérique » ou « sur le bord ou la limite externe ». Utilisé dans des contextes techniques, médicaux et anatomiques pour décrire ce qui se produit à la périphérie d'un système, d'un organe ou du champ visuel, ainsi qu'au sens figuré pour indiquer une participation secondaire ou mineure.

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 manière secondaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesexternallyincidentallymarginallysecondarilyslightlysuperficiallytangentially

   Antonymescentrallyessentiallymainlyprimarily

2. In relation to the outer edgeC1formal

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

   En relation avec le bord extérieur

   • 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.

   Synonymesexternallymarginally

   Antonymescentrallyinternally