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- DictionaryPe·riph·er·y/pəˈrif(ə)rē/
noun
- 1. the outer limits or edge of an area or object: "new buildings on the periphery of the hospital site"
PERIPHERY definition: 1. the outer edge of an area: 2. the less important part of a group or activity: 3. the outer…. Learn more.
Periphery means outside the boundary of something. If you’re on the periphery of a group, you’re close to it but not part of it. A band on the periphery of a particular scene might have opened for another band a few times, but it's never headlined or gotten their big break.
the less important part of something, for example of a particular activity or of a social or political group. Definition of periphery noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Periphery Definition. A boundary line, esp. that of a rounded figure; perimeter. An outside surface, esp. that of a rounded object or body. Surrounding space or area; outer parts; environs or outskirts. The area surrounding a nerve ending. An area of secondary status or lesser importance.
4 days ago · periphery in American English. (pəˈrɪfəri ) noun Word forms: plural peˈripheries. 1. a boundary line, esp. that of a rounded figure; perimeter. 2. an outside surface, esp. that of a rounded object or body. 3. surrounding space or area; outer parts; environs or outskirts.
PERIPHERY definition: the outer edge of an area: . Learn more.
1. the boundary or perimeter of any surface or area. 2. the external surface of a body. 3. the outskirts of a city or urban area. 4. the minor or superficial aspects of a question.
