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external

[ik-stur-nl]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the outside or outer part; outer.

    an external surface.

    Synonyms: ,
    Antonyms:
  2. Medicine/Medical.Ìýto be applied to the outside of a body, as a remedy.

    for external use only.

  3. situated or being outside something; acting or coming from without.

    external influences.

    Antonyms:
  4. pertaining to the outward or visible appearance or show.

    external acts of worship.

  5. pertaining to or concerned with foreign countries.

    external affairs;

    external commerce.

  6. Zoology, Anatomy.Ìýon the side farthest from the body, the median line, or the center of a radially symmetrical form.

  7. Metaphysics.Ìýof or relating to the world of things, considered as independent of the perceiving mind.

    external world.



noun

  1. the outside; outer surface; exterior.

  2. something that is external.

  3. externals, external features, circumstances, etc.; outward appearance; superficialities.

external

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adjective

  1. of, situated on, or suitable for the outside; outer

  2. coming or acting from without

    external evidence from an independent source

  3. of or involving foreign nations; foreign

  4. of, relating to, or designating a medicine that is applied to the outside of the body

  5. anatomy situated on or near the outside of the body

    the external ear

  6. education denoting assessment by examiners who are not employed at the candidate's place of study

  7. (of a student) studying a university subject extramurally

  8. philosophy (of objects, etc) taken to exist independently of a perceiving mind

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. (often plural) an external circumstance or aspect, esp one that is superficial or inessential

  2. a student taking an extramural subject

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • externally adverb
  • nonexternal adjective
  • nonexternally adverb
  • quasi-external adjective
  • quasi-externally adverb
  • semiexternal adjective
  • semiexternally adverb
  • subexternal adjective
  • subexternally adverb
  • ±ð³æËˆ³Ù±ð°ù²Ô²¹±ô±ô²â adverb
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of external1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; equivalent to extern + -al 1
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of external1

C15: from Latin externus outward, from exterus on the outside, from ex out of
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In an Instagram post, external on the day of the verdict, Jakob chose another metric.

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The refurbishment with external flammable cladding and insulation was completed just a year before the fire.

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For George, this record represents a huge boost after missing the World Indoor Championships, external with a virus.

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While reports say Farrell will sign a five-year contract as a player-coach, external with Saracens, sources close to the situation say it will instead by a two-year deal as a player only.

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The council had been under review by the government's improvement and assurance panel, set up to provide external advice, challenge and expertise.

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