1. Not of central importance
2. Of or relating to or of the nature of a periphery
3. On or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary

Množina: peripherals

(Computer science) Devices connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; SYN. computer peripheral, peripheral device.
A device that is external to the CPU and main memory, i.e., printer, modem or terminal, but is connected by the appropriate electrical connections.
In computing, a device, such as a disk drive, printer, modem, or joystick, that is connected to a computer and is controlled by the computer’s microprocessor. Also called: peripheral device. See also console.

Množina: Peripheral Component Interconnects

See PCI local bus.

Množina: peripheral controls

Množina: peripheral devices

See peripheral. In computing, any item of equipment attached to and controlled by a computer. Peripherals are typically for input from and output to the user (for example, a keyboard or printer), storing data (for example, a disc drive), communications (such as a modem), or for performing physical tasks (such as a robot).

Singular of peripheral devices is peripheral device.

Množina: peripheral nervous systems

The section of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord.

Množina: peripheral neurolymphomatoses

Množina: peripheral neuropathies

A disease or degenerative state of the peripheral nerves in which motor, sensory, or vasomotor nerve fibers may be affected and which is marked by muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, and numbness

Množina: peripheral power supplies

An auxiliary source of electricity used by a computer or a device as a backup in case of a power failure. Acronym: PPS.

Množina: peripheral speeds

Množina: peripheralitis

In or at or near a periphery or according to a peripheral role or function or relationship.

Singular of peripherals is peripheral.