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- Dictionaryexternal/ɪkˈstəːnl/
adjective
- 1. belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something: "the external walls" Similar Opposite
- 2. coming or derived from a source outside the subject affected: "for many the Church was a symbol of external authority"
noun
- 1. the outward features of something: "the place has all the appropriate externals, such as chimneys choked with ivy"
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existing, intended for, or happening outside a person, organization, place, country, etc.: This skin cream is for external use only. She handles the company’s external relations. His paintings show external influences (= influences coming from other people). externally. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ekˈstɜr·n ə l·i /
The meaning of EXTERNAL is capable of being perceived outwardly. How to use external in a sentence.
External means happening, coming from, or existing outside a place, person, or area of activity.
1. of, situated on, or suitable for the outside; outer. 2. coming or acting from without: external evidence from an independent source. 3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or involving foreign nations; foreign.
External definition: of or relating to the outside or outer part; outer. See examples of EXTERNAL used in a sentence.
happening or coming from outside a place, an organization, your particular situation, etc. A combination of internal and external factors caused the company to close down. external pressures on the economy. our perception of the external world. Many external influences can affect your state of mind.
existing, intended for, or happening outside a person, organization, place, country, etc.: This skin cream is for external use only. She handles the company’s external relations. His paintings show external influences (= influences coming from other people). externally. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ekˈstɜr·n ə l·i /
Definitions of 'external' 1. External is used to indicate that something is on the outside of a surface or body, or that it exists, happens, or comes from outside. [...] 2. External means involving or intended for foreign countries. [...] 3. External means happening or existing in the world in general and affecting you in some way. [...] More.
external meaning: 1. relating to the outside part of something: 2. coming from or relating to another country…. Learn more.
Definitions of external. adjective. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface. “the external auditory canal” “ external pressures” synonyms: outer. being on or toward the outside of the body. outside. originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world" outside.
