Periphery ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Periphery ( noun )

The outer limits of an area or sphere of activity or interest.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french périphérie, or via latin from greek periphereia, from peri- "around" + pherein "carry".

Examples:

1. The city's periphery is expanding.
2. The periphery of the disk is the outermost edge.
3. Periphery of the retina is the most sensitive.
4. Periphery of the lake is covered with reeds.
5. The periphery of the Earth is the outer edge of the atmosphere.

(As a verb)

Periphery ( verb )

The outer limits of an area or sphere of activity or interest.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from french périphérie, or via latin from greek periphereia, from peri- "around" + pherein "carry".

Examples:

1. The city's periphery is expanding.
2. The periphery of the disk is the outermost edge.
3. Periphery of the retina is the most sensitive.
4. Periphery of the lake is covered with reeds.
5. The periphery of the Earth is the outer edge of the atmosphere.