External — synonyms, external antonyms, definition

1. external (o)

exposed extraneous extrinsic open out out-of-doors outer outside

2. external (a)

covering exposed exterior extraneous extrinsic from within material measurable objective open out out-of-doors outdoor outer outmost outside outward over scientific sure • • •

3. external (Adjective)

international internal

external (Adjective) — Happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface. ex. "the external auditory canal" ex. "external pressures"

external (Adjective) — Coming from the outside. ex. "external light in the camera spoiled the photograph"

external (Adjective) — From or between other countries. ex. "external commerce"

external (Adjective) — Purely outward or superficial. ex. "external composure" ex. "an external concern for reputation"

position spatial relation

4. external (Noun)

external (Noun) — Outward features. ex. "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion"

characteristic feature