Peripheral
/pəˈrɪf.ər.əl/noun
Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.
Did you know?The term 'peripheral' originally hinted at the mystical idea of 'outer realms', tying into ancient beliefs about the boundaries of consciousness.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
περιφέρεια (peripheria)
“Circumference or outer boundary.”
14th Century
Latin
peripheria
“The outer limit or edge of a circle.”
16th Century
Greek
περί (peri) + φέρω (pherō)
“To carry around or encircle.”
Modern English
English
peripheral
“Relating to the outer part or surroundings.”