What does External mean?
Definitions for External
ɪkˈstɜr nlex·ter·nal
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word External.
Princeton's WordNet
externaladjective
outward features
"he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion"
externaladjective
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
"the external auditory canal"; "external pressures"
external, extraneous, outsideadjective
coming from the outside
"extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups"
external, international, outside(a)adjective
from or between other countries
"external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
externaladjective
purely outward or superficial
"external composure"; "an external concern for reputation"- A.R.Gurney,Jr.
Wiktionary
externaladjective
outside of something
Etymology: From externus, from exter, exterus.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
EXTERNALadjective
Etymology: externus, Latin.
We come to be assured that there is such a being, either by an internal impression of the notion of a God upon our minds, or else by such external and visible effects as our reason tells us must be attributed to some cause, and which we cannot attribute to any other but such as we conceive God to be. John Tillotson.
These shells being thus exposed loose upon the surface of the earth to the injuries of weather, to be trod upon by horses and other cattle, and to many other external accidents, are, in tract of time, worn, fretted, and broken to pieces. John Woodward, Natural History.
Adam was then no less glorious in his externals: he had a beautiful body as well as an immortal soul. Robert South, Sermons.
He that commits only the external act of idolatry is as guilty as he that commits the external act of theft. Edward Stillingfleet.
ChatGPT
external
External refers to something that is located, situated or occurring outside or beyond an object, area, boundary, or surface. It could also pertain to something that comes from or relates to an outside source or factor. This term is used in various fields with slightly different meanings, all related to the concept of "outside".
Webster Dictionary
Externaladjective
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
Externaladjective
outside of or separate from ourselves; (Metaph.) separate from the perceiving mind
Externaladjective
outwardly perceptible; visible; physical or corporeal, as distinguished from mental or moral
Externaladjective
not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial
Externaladjective
foreign; relating to or connected with foreign nations; as, external trade or commerce; the external relations of a state or kingdom
Externaladjective
away from the mesial plane of the body; lateral
Externalnoun
something external or without; outward part; that which makes a show, rather than that which is intrinsic; visible form; -- usually in the plural
Etymology: [L. externus, fr. exter, exterus, on the outside, outward. See Exterior.]
Wikidata
External
The term external is useful for describing certain algebraic structures. The term comes from the concept of an external binary operation which is a binary operation that draws from some external set. To be more specific, a left external binary operation on S over R is a function and a right external binary operation on S over R is a function where S is the set the operation is defined on, and R is the external set.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
External
eks-tėr′nal, adj. exterior: lying outside: outward: belonging to the world of outward things: that may be seen: not innate or intrinsic: accidental: foreign.—n. exterior: (pl.) the outward parts: outward or non-essential forms and ceremonies.—n. Extē′rior, an exterior thing, the outside.—adj. Extern′, external, outward.—n. a day-scholar.—n. Externalisā′tion.—v.t. Exter′nalise, to give form to.—ns. Exter′nalism, undue regard to mere externals or non-essential outward forms, esp. of religion; External′ity, external character: superficiality: undue regard to externals.—adv. Exter′nally.—n. Exter′nat, a day-school. [L. externus—exter.]
Entomology
External
belonging to or on the outside.
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'External' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2057
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'External' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4372
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'External' in Adjectives Frequency: #275
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of External in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of External in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of External in a Sentence
Lufthansa does have strength in depth, assuming it does not go for an external candidate as replacement.
We are an important growth engine for the company and there are lots of ways to grow. We will continue to grow with our current portfolio -- much of which is new anyway -- but if we have external opportunities that would be great, having a broad portfolio helps us in terms of our positioning and presenting in front of healthcare professionals and governments.
The external environment is a significant factor here.
Merely external emancipation has made of the modern woman an artificial being. Now, woman is confronted with the necessity of emancipating herself from emancipation, if she really desires to be free.
Europe is rich but weak. That is the most dangerous combination possible, the result ... is catastrophic. Because Europe cannot defend its external borders, internal borders are shut again.
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- خارجيArabic
- външенBulgarian
- extern, externaCatalan, Valencian
- externí, vnějšíCzech
- Außen-, externGerman
- εξωτερικόςGreek
- externoSpanish
- بیگانه, بیرونیPersian
- ulkoinen, ulko-, ulkonainen, ulkopuolinenFinnish
- externeFrench
- बाहरीHindi
- արտաքինArmenian
- exteraIdo
- 外部, 外側Japanese
- uiterlijk, uitwendigDutch
- zewnętrznyPolish
- externoPortuguese
- externRomanian
- наружный, внешнийRussian
- ìzvanjskī, vànjskī, èkstērnīSerbo-Croatian
- externSwedish
- బహిర్గతTelugu
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