external (Meaning)

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external (n)

outward features

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external (a)

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

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external (s)

coming from the outside

from or between other countries

purely outward or superficial

Webster

external (a.)

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.

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

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

Not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial.

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

Away from the mesial plane of the body; lateral.

Webster

external (n.)

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

external Sentence Examples

  1. The external hard drive failed, resulting in the loss of important data.
  2. The team faced external pressure to deliver the project on time.
  3. The external environment played a significant role in the survival of the species.
  4. She applied an external force to open the stubborn jar lid.
  5. The country's external debt had reached unsustainable levels.
  6. External audits are conducted to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
  7. The company decided to outsource external IT support to reduce costs.
  8. The building had a large external courtyard surrounded by beautiful gardens.
  9. External lighting illuminated the exterior of the house, enhancing its curb appeal.
  10. The doctor administered an external defibrillator to restore the patient's heart rhythm.

FAQs About the word external

outward features, happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface, coming from the outside, from or between other countries,

foreign, extraneous, alien,extrinsic, irrelevant, adventitious, accidental, unnecessary, supervenient,exterior

intrinsic, innate, internal, innate, internal, inherent,intrinsic, inherent, interior, basic

The external hard drive failed, resulting in the loss of important data.

The team faced external pressure to deliver the project on time.

The external environment played a significant role in the survival of the species.

She applied an external force to open the stubborn jar lid.