peripheral
Translation
peripheral, secondary, minor
Examples
The report only focused on peripheral issues.
The report only focused on peripheral issues.
He saw the car in his peripheral vision.
He saw the car in his peripheral vision.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) on the edge or not as important The report only focused on peripheral issues.
Similar Words
Synonyms: secondary, minor, marginal; Antonyms: central, core, essential
Etymology
From Greek 'periphereia' (circumference), from 'peri-' (around) + 'pherein' (to carry).
Memory Tips
Picture the 'periphery' or outer edge of a circle. 'Peripheral' things are on the edge, not in the centre, and therefore often less important.