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peripheral

[pəˈrɪfərəl]

📖 Definition

adj. 1) connected with the outer edge of a particular area; 2) not as important as the main aim, part, etc. of something

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Objects at the very edge of vision, blurry and barely noticed

💬 Example Sentence

The noise was peripheral to the main discussion.

🎵 Music Connection

"Outside" by George Michael

Being on the outside means existing on the peripheral edges of belonging.

📝 Word Roots & Related

peri-“” perimeter n. ⻓ periphery n.

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