Pronunciation: /pəˈrɪfəri/

Definitions of periphery

noun the outer limits or edge of an area or object

Example Sentences

A1 The rabbit hopped around the periphery of the garden.

A2 She felt safe staying on the periphery of the crowded party.

B1 The small village was located on the periphery of the city.

B2 The company decided to expand its operations to the periphery of the country.

C1 The artist's work often explores themes on the periphery of society.

C2 The scientist conducted research on the periphery of the known universe.

adjective relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something

Example Sentences

A1 The house was located on the periphery of the town.

A2 She preferred to sit on the periphery of the group during meetings.

B1 The periphery of the city is known for its industrial developments.

B2 The periphery of the painting was left intentionally blank to draw focus to the center.

C1 The artist's work often explores themes on the periphery of society.

C2 The novel delves into the periphery of human emotions and experiences.

Examples of periphery in a Sentence

formal The new shopping center is located on the periphery of the city.

informal We usually hang out at the cafes on the periphery of town.

slang Let's go chill at the spot on the periphery, it's always lit.

figurative Her ideas were on the periphery of the discussion, not fully central to the topic.

Grammatical Forms of periphery

plural

peripheries

comparative

more peripheral

superlative

most peripheral

present tense

peripheries

future tense

will periphery

perfect tense

has peripheried

continuous tense

is periphering

singular

periphery

positive degree

periphery

infinitive

to periphery

gerund

peripherying

participle

peripheried

Origin and Evolution of periphery

First Known Use: 1570 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'periphery' originated from the Greek word 'periphereia', which means 'the circumference or outer boundary'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the outer boundary or edge of a geometric shape, the word 'periphery' has evolved to also describe the outer limits or margins of a group, society, or field of study.