external

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Outward; exterior; relating to the outside, as of a body; being without; acting from without; -- opposed to internal; as, the external form or surface of a body.

2. 2adjective

   Outside of or separate from ourselves; (Metaph.) separate from the perceiving mind.

3. 3adjective

   Outwardly perceptible; visible; physical or corporeal, as distinguished from mental or moral.

4. 4adjective

   Not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial.

5. 5adjective

   Foreign; relating to or connected with foreign nations; as, external trade or commerce; the external relations of a state or kingdom.

6. 6adjective

   Away from the mesial plane of the body; lateral.

7. 7noun

   Something external or without; outward part; that which makes a show, rather than that which is intrinsic; visible form; -- usually in the plural.

8. 8noun

   outward features

   "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion"

9. 9adjective

   happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

   "the external auditory canal"

   "external pressures"

10. 10adjective

    purely outward or superficial- A.R.Gurney,Jr.

    "external composure"

    "an external concern for reputation"

11. 11adjective

    from or between other countries

    "external commerce"

    "international trade"

    Synonyms

    internationaloutside
12. 12adjective

    coming from the outside

    "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"

    "relying upon an extraneous income"

    Synonyms

    extraneousoutside