Definitions
- Referring to the outer edge or boundary of a town or city. - Describing the surrounding areas of a place, often with a rural or suburban feel. - Talking about the fringes or outskirts of a group or organization.
- Describing the outermost part or boundary of something. - Referring to the edges or margins of a group or society. - Talking about the less important or central aspects of a topic or issue.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the outer edges or boundaries of something.
- 2Both can describe physical or metaphorical locations.
- 3Both can be used to describe less important or central aspects of a topic or issue.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Outskirt typically refers to the outer areas of a town or city, while periphery can refer to the outermost part of anything.
- 2Connotation: Outskirt has a more rural or suburban connotation, while periphery can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Usage: Outskirt is often used in the plural form, while periphery is usually singular.
- 4Focus: Outskirt emphasizes the surrounding areas of a place, while periphery can refer to any outer boundary or margin.
Remember this!
Outskirt and periphery are both synonyms that refer to the outer edges or boundaries of something. However, outskirt is typically used to describe the surrounding areas of a town or city, while periphery can refer to any outermost part of something. Additionally, outskirt has a more rural or suburban connotation, while periphery is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
