peripheral
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Relating to the outer edge or edges of something, or of minor importance.
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Which word fits the gap? "The issue seems _____ compared to the main problem."
Answer: peripheral
In your own words, what does "peripheral" mean?
Relating to the outer edge or edges of something, or of minor importance.
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