All peripheral synonyms
pe·riph·er·al
P p adjective peripheral
- external — Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
- extraneous — Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
- outlying — lying at a distance from the center or the main body; remote; out-of-the-way: outlying military posts.
- nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.
- nonserious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- fringe — a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
- outer — situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior: outer garments; an outer wall.
- outermost — farthest out; remotest from the interior or center: the outermost limits.
- extraterritorial — (of a law or decree) valid outside a country's territory.
- exoteric — (especially of a doctrine or mode of speech) intended for or likely to be understood by the general public.
- exterior — Forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.
- depthless — immeasurably deep; fathomless
adj peripheral
- frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- deadwood — dead trees or branches
- flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
- flasher — a brief, sudden burst of bright light: a flash of lightning.
- marginal — pertaining to a margin.
- inapposite — not apposite; not pertinent.
noun peripheral
- component — The components of something are the parts that it is made of.