Peripherally Meaning in English
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Definition
In a way that is not central or not the main focus; relating to the outer edges or to something secondary.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or academic contexts. Commonly describes awareness, vision, or involvement that is indirect or secondary (e.g., 'peripherally aware', 'peripherally involved'). Rarely used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: periféricamentePortuguese (BR): perifericamentePortuguese (PT): perifericamenteChinese (Simplified): 在外围地 - 在边缘地Chinese (Traditional): 在周邊地 - 在邊緣地Hindi: प्रत्ययाक्षरूप सेArabic: بشكل محيطيBengali: পার্শ্ববর্তীভাবে - গৌণভাবেRussian: периферийно - вскользьJapanese: 周辺的にVietnamese: một cách ngoại vi - một cách gián tiếpKorean: 주변적으로 - 간접적으로Turkish: çevresel olarak - dolaylı olarakUrdu: حاشیائی طور پر - ثانوی طور پرIndonesian: secara perifer - secara tidak langsung
Example Sentences
He was only peripherally involved in the project.
basic
She was peripherally aware of the changes.
basic
The issue was discussed only peripherally in the meeting.
basic
I only heard about the plan peripherally, so I don’t know the details.
natural
You might be peripherally interested, but you don’t have to attend the event.
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We touched on the topic peripherally, but didn’t go in-depth.
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