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Periphery

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Meanings of Periphery

Noun

  • The outside edge or border of something.
  • A part that is not the main area, like the edge of a city.

Explanation of the word: Periphery

Periphery means the edge or the outside part of something. Like if you think about a circle, the periphery is the line around the circle.

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Translations for the word: Periphery

hindi
परिधि

paridhi

परिधि

paridhi

किनारा

kinara

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Periphery

What does 'periphery' mean?
The word 'periphery' means the outer edge or boundary of something. It can refer to the area that is around the main part.
How do you pronounce 'periphery'?
You pronounce 'periphery' like this: puh-RIF-uh-ree.
What is the origin of the word 'periphery'?
The word 'periphery' comes from the Greek word 'peripheria', which means 'to carry around'.
What is the meaning of 'periphery' in Kannada?
The word 'periphery' in Kannada is 'ಪರಿಧಿ' (Paridhi).