periphery

The definition of a periphery is a boundary of an area, or the surrounding space of an area.

(noun)

An example of a periphery is a patio that goes around a pool.

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See periphery in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. peripheries

  1. a boundary line, esp. that of a rounded figure; perimeter
  2. an outside surface, esp. that of a rounded object or body
  3. surrounding space or area; outer parts; environs or outskirts
  4. Anat. the area surrounding a nerve ending

Origin: MFr peripherie < LL peripheria < Gr periphereia < peripherēs, moving around < peri-, around + pherein, to bear

See periphery in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. pe·riph·er·ies
  1. A line that forms the boundary of an area; a perimeter. See Synonyms at circumference.
  2. The surface of a solid.
  3. a. The outermost part or region within a precise boundary.
    b. A zone constituting an imprecise boundary.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English periferie

Origin: , from Medieval Latin periferia

Origin: , from Late Latin peripherīa

Origin: , from Greek periphereia

Origin: , from peripherēs, carrying around

Origin: : peri-, peri-

Origin: + pherein, to carry; see bher-1 in Indo-European roots

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