Periphery

usgb/pəˈrɪfəri/
noun

The outer parts or boundary of an area or object.

They decided to explore the periphery of the park first.
Visual representation of "periphery" - The outer parts or boundary of an area or object.

Often appears as...

  • on the periphery of
  • the periphery of the city
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Visual representation of "periphery"
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Physical Boundaries

Refers to literal outer limits, like those of a city or park.

Illustration for Physical Boundaries
Residential areas lie on the periphery of the city center.
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Visual Emphasis

Items at the periphery are not the center of attention in visual fields.

Illustration for Visual Emphasis
The artist left the corners blank, focusing on the center, away from the periphery.
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Metaphorical Use

Can describe something on the outskirts of relevance or importance.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Her interests were on the periphery of the group's main goals.
Visual representation of the word "Periphery"

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