Definitions
- Referring to something that is on the outer edge or boundary of something else. - Describing a device or component that is connected to a computer or other electronic device, but is not essential to its basic functioning. - Talking about something that is not central or significant to a particular topic or issue.
- Referring to something that is on the edge or border of something else. - Describing something that is barely above the minimum or acceptable level. - Talking about something that is not significant or important to a particular topic or issue.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not central or significant.
- 2Both words can refer to something on the edge or border of something else.
- 3Both words can be used in a negative context.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Peripheral is more commonly used to describe devices or components, while marginal is more commonly used to describe levels or contributions.
- 2Degree: Marginal implies a lower degree or level than peripheral.
- 3Connotation: Peripheral has a neutral connotation, while marginal can have a negative connotation.
- 4Meaning: Peripheral refers to something that is not essential but still useful, while marginal refers to something that is barely acceptable or significant.
Remember this!
Peripheral and marginal are synonyms that both describe something that is not central or significant. However, peripheral is more commonly used to describe devices or components that are not essential but still useful, while marginal is used to describe levels or contributions that are barely acceptable or significant. Additionally, marginal can have a negative connotation, while peripheral is neutral.
