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COMPUTER PERIPHERAL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase computer peripheral. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase computer peripheral. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For COMPUTER PERIPHERAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for computer peripheral, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
apparatus device equipment instrument machine technology tool
Phrases (1)
electronic equipment

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