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How do you spell Peripheral?

Correct spelling

peripheral

Remember PERI-PHER-AL: around the edges, like a PHERry going around

Why is peripheral spelled this way?

From Greek periphereia, a carrying around. PERI (around) + PHEREIN (to carry). Something peripheral is carried around the edges — present but not central.

Common misspellings of peripheral

periferalperipherialperopheralperiphereal

Example

The keyboard and mouse are peripheral devices connected to the computer.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell peripheral?+
The correct spelling is "peripheral". Remember PERI-PHER-AL: around the edges, like a PHERry going around
Is it periferal or peripheral?+
The correct spelling is "peripheral", not "periferal".

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