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peripheral

CEFR: C1

Relating to, situated in, or constituting the outer boundary, side margins, or non-central aspects of vision or systems.

Synonyms

marginal
tangential
outer

Common Collocations

peripheral vision
peripheral matters
on the periphery of

Example Sentence

Trained drivers scan their peripheral environment continuously to spot pedestrians stepping off curbs.

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