COMPUTER PERIPHERAL Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase computer peripheral. (close relations)
Definition of COMPUTER PERIPHERAL
Best Alternative Words for COMPUTER PERIPHERAL
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peripheral | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area noun • electronic equipment external to the circuit board that contains the CPU of a computer adjective satellite • related to the key issue but not of central importance | ||||||||
accessory | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing • a supplementary component that improves capability • someone who helps another person commit a crime adjective satellite • aiding and abetting in a crime • furnishing added support | ||||||||
add-on | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application • a component that is added to something to improve it • a supplementary component that improves capability | ||||||||
attachment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of affection for a person or an institution • a supplementary part or accessory • a writ authorizing the seizure of property that may be needed for the payment of a judgment in a judicial proceeding • a connection that fastens things together • faithful support for a cause or political party or religion • the act of attaching or affixing something • the act of fastening things together | ||||||||
component | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract part of something • something determined in relation to something that includes it • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system | ||||||||
device | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect • any clever maneuver • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | ||||||||
expansion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope • a function expressed as a sum or product of terms • a discussion that provides additional information • adding information or detail | ||||||||
external | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface noun • outward features adjective satellite • coming from the outside • from or between other countries • purely outward or superficial | ||||||||
hardware | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) • instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal • (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system | ||||||||
plug-in | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a software module that extends or enhances the capabilities of an existing application • a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities | ||||||||
peripheral device | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • electronic equipment external to the circuit board that contains the CPU of a computer |