peripherally

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adverb

In a peripheral manner.

Opposite
centrally
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Meanings

adverbperipherally (comparative more peripherally, superlative most peripherally)

comparative more peripherally · superlative most peripherally

  1. In a peripheral manner.
  2. At or towards a periphery.

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbin or at or near a periphery or according to a peripheral role or function or relationship

Opposite
centrally

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From peripheral + -ly.

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Cite this entry
APA

peripherally. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peripherally

MLA

“peripherally.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peripherally. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peripherally,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peripherally.

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