The words of the year 2010 in Denmark are "ash cloud", "Peripheral Denmark", "vuvuzela" and "WikiLeaks".
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Peripheral
/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/
Synonyms for "peripheral" (124 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Noun(7 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (37)
Noun(14 words)
edge-relatedexternalexternal deviceexternal unitextreme emotionextrinsicfringe areafringingfrontierhardware devicekeyboardslateralmargasivsamarginal
Adjective(4 words)
Related words (62)
Adjective(25 words)
noncapital areanoncapital area planningnoncentral force componentnoncentral force directionnoncrucialnonessentialnonessential materialnonessential variablenonstorage devicenonvitalouter partsouter shelloutlying dwellingoutlying houseoutlying settlementoutlying villageremote hospital settingrural ecosystemssecond rank statusside topic
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: peripheral device, accessory, adjunct, ambient, ambient condition.
- Sentence evidence is available for peripheral, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "peripheral".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "peripheral"
Keep "peripheral" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "peripheral" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "peripheral", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "peripheral" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesanatomical termcomputer hardwaredeviceelectronic deviceelectronic equipmenthardware termspatial term
More specific
11 entriesCollocations
9 entriescomputer peripheralexternal deviceperipheral bloodperipheral deviceperipheral equipmentperipheral nerveperipheral nervous systemperipheral vascularperipheral vision
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
8 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
Doing exercises to strengthen one's peripheral vision is recommended for those interested in learning how to speed read.
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I want to stress again that human rights are not peripheral to the foreign policy of the United States. Our pursuit of human rights is part of a broad effort to use our great power and our tremendous influence in the service of creating a better world, a world in which human beings can live in peace, in freedom, and with their basic needs adequately met.
Source: tatoeba (5797058)
Tourism has the potential to contribute towards employment and economic growth, as well as to development in rural, peripheral or less-developed areas.
Source: tatoeba (7023253)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "peripheral"?
Closest matches include peripheral device, accessory, adjunct, ambient, ambient condition.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "peripheral"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.