English · Word Candidate

peripheral

/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: peripherals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

On the periphery or boundary.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Beside the point.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A peripheral device.

Noun

Examples

Check your peripheral's manual for the information you'll need.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Peripheral vision.

Noun

Examples

We hailed a cab. The moment we got in, she stared at me with how-can-a-man-be-so-cruel eyes. I felt her glare, saw some of its fiery glow in my peripheral. The heat made me glance her way.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “peripheral” mean?

On the periphery or boundary.

Is “peripheral” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.