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      peripherals
      noun
      (computing) A peripheral device.
      Peripheral vision.
      adjective
      Unimportant.
      On the periphery or boundary.
      Beside the point.
      Auxiliary.
      (neuroanatomy) Related to or located in the peripheral nervous system.
      Roots
      periperi- · Greek · around, nearfero-pher · Greek · carry, bear
      Words related to peripherals
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