external meaning and definition

EXTERNAL noun

Definition of external (noun)

1. outward features
   • "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion"

EXTERNAL adjective

Definition of external (adjective)

1. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
   • "the external auditory canal"; "external pressures"
   • antonym: internal
2. coming from the outside
   • "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
   • synonyms: extraneous, outside
3. from or between other countries
   • "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
   • synonyms: international, outside
4. purely outward or superficial
   • "external composure"; "an external concern for reputation"- A.R.Gurney,Jr.