peripherally
|pe/riph/er/al/ly|
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/pəˈrɪfərəli/
(peripheral)
related to the edge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peripherally' originates from the Greek word 'peripheria', where 'peri-' meant 'around' and 'pherein' meant 'to carry'.
Historical Evolution
'peripheria' transformed into the Latin word 'peripheria', and eventually became the modern English word 'peripheral' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'around the edge', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to the periphery'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is related to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.
The issue was only peripherally related to the main topic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39