PERIPHERAL

Peripheral

A peripheral is a device that is connected to a host computer, but not part of it. It expands the host's capabilities but does not form part of the core computer architecture. It is often, but not always, partially or completely dependent on the host.

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peripheral

Noun

  1. a device, such as a printer or scanner, connected to a computer

Adjective

  1. on the periphery or boundary
  2. beside the point
  3. unimportant
  4. auxiliary
  5. a part of or located in the peripheral nervous system


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