Epiperipheral
adj
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Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Connected with, or having its origin upon, the external surface of the body; especially applied to feelings that originate at the extremities of nerves, as for example when touching an object with the finger. archaic, not-comparable
"1870-1880, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Psychology On comparing these three great orders of feelings , we found that whereas the epiperipheral are relational to a very great extent , the entoperipheral , and still more the central , have but small aptitudes for entering into relations."
Example
More examples"1870-1880, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Psychology On comparing these three great orders of feelings , we found that whereas the epiperipheral are relational to a very great extent , the entoperipheral , and still more the central , have but small aptitudes for entering into relations."
Etymology
From epi- + peripheral.
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