peripherally

• Advérbio que significa «perifericamente» ou «na borda ou limite externo». Usado em contextos técnicos, médicos e anatômicos para descrever algo que ocorre na periferia de um sistema, órgão ou campo visual, e também em sentido figurado para indicar participação secundária ou insignificante.

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.

   Perifericamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosexternallyincidentallymarginallysecondarilyslightlysuperficiallytangentially

   Antônimoscentrallyessentiallymainlyprimarily

2. In relation to the outer edgeC1formal

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

   Perifericamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosexternallymarginally

   Antônimoscentrallyinternally