Peripheral
10 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or situated on the edge or boundary of something. In computing, refers to external devices connected to a computer.
“The museum kept peripheral exhibits in the outer galleries whilst the main collection occupied the central hall.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɜː(r).ɪf.ɜː(r).əl/
Syllables
pe·riph·er·al
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Long word with three 'E's and two 'R's; focus on common vowel patterns
Scrabble
Worth 17 points; excellent for using multiple common letters efficiently
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