Peripherate

To move a concept, discussion or item from a nuclear position to one that is Peripheral. To depart from the central focus of a discussion to side issues.

When in a debate, he tends to peripherate, and not stick to the central question.

by Chummali September 03, 2015

Peripherate

To depart from the nucleus (or primary theme) of a discussion, essay or dialogue, and focus on peripheral concepts.

Rater than to nucleate in his thesis (i.e., to focus on the central idea), he began to peripherate.

by Chummali September 07, 2015