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- Dictionaryex·ter·nal/ikˈstərn(ə)l/
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 people 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 and windows with jasmine"
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The meaning of EXTERNAL is capable of being perceived outwardly. How to use external in a sentence.
situated or being outside something; acting or coming from without: external influences. Antonyms: internal. pertaining to the outward or visible appearance or show: external acts of worship. pertaining to or concerned with foreign countries: external affairs; external commerce.
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. 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.
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.
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 /
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.
external meaning: 1. relating to the outside part of something: 2. coming from or relating to another country…. Learn more.
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.
