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peripheral

adjective

/pəˈrɪfərəl/

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

peripheral vision

outer, marginal, surrounding, external

central, core, main

peripheral area, peripheral device, peripheral vision

confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

continuing; still in progress

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.