periphery

Meanings

• noun

  The outer part of a circle, sphere, or other geometric figure.

  - "The edge of the solar system is known as the periphery."
  - "The periphery of the wheel is where the tire is attached."

• noun

  The outlying areas or regions of a country, organization, or system.

  - "The government focuses on improving the infrastructure in the periphery areas."
  - "The periphery regions of the company have less resources and support compared to the core."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

center

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with periphery
heresy , terrify , curry , berry

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Variants

List of all variants of periphery that leads to same result
peripheries , periphery

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Etymology

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From the Greek word periphereia, meaning 'that which lies around'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'periphery' is often used in computing to refer to the external devices connected to a computer.

2. The periphery of a record is the outermost part where the label is usually placed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Center: Opposite term to periphery, referring to the central point or core of something.

2. Edge: Synonymous term to periphery, referring to the outer boundary or limit of something.

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Culture

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In literature, the periphery often refers to the outskirts or fringes of society, where the rules and norms are different. In art, the term can be used to describe the areas around the central focus or subject.

How to Memorize "periphery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle or sphere and focus on the outer edge or rim.
   - Visualize the word 'periphery' written out in bold letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'periphery' with the edge or rim of a circle or sphere.
   - Think of the word 'peripheral' which means 'relating to or situated at a distance from the center'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples Here' to remember that P is the 16th letter in the alphabet, and H, E, A, and R are the next four letters, making 'periphery' the word that starts with P and has those letters.

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