external

external
external [ek stʉr′nəl, ikstʉr′nəl]
adj.
[ME < L externus, outward, external < exter, exterus, on the outside, compar. form < ex, out of (see EX-1) + -AL]
1. on or having to do with the outside; outer; exterior
2. on, or for use on, the outside of the body [a machine for external use only]
3.
a) outwardly visible
b) existing apart from the mind; material [external reality]
4. originating outside; acting or coming from without [an external force]
5.
a) for outward appearance or show; superficial [external politeness]
b) not basic or essential [external factors]
6. having to do with foreign countries and international affairs
n.
1. an outside or outward surface or part
2. [pl.] outward appearance or behavior; superficialities
externally
adv.

English World dictionary. . 2014.

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