External Definition & Meaning

external
adjective
  1. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; "the external auditory canal"; "external pressures"
  2. coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
  3. from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
  4. purely outward or superficial; "external composure"; "an external concern for reputation"- A.R.Gurney,Jr.
noun
  1. outward features; "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion"

Synonyms for external

exogenous adj

derived or originating externally

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extraneous adj

not pertinent to the matter under consideration; "an issue extraneous to the debate"; "the price was immaterial

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extrinsic adj

not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside; "extrinsic evidence

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foreign adj

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own); "foreign trade

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international adj

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations; "international affairs"; "an international agreement

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outer adj

being on the outside or further from a center; "spent hours adorning the outer man

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outside adv

outside a building; "in summer we play outside" on the outside

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outward adv

toward the outside; "move the needle further outward!" relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the

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Frequently asked questions

What does external mean?
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; "the external auditory canal"; "external pressures" coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups" from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help" purely outward or superficial; "external composure
What part of speech is external?
External is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does external have?
External has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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