peripheral

English

/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/

adj
Definitions
  • On the periphery or boundary.
  • Beside the point.
  • Unimportant.
  • Auxiliary.
  • (neuroanatomy) Related to or located in the peripheral nervous system.

Etymology

Affix from English periphery.

Origin

English

periphery

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