external

/ɛkˈstɜːrnəl/
adjective
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Definition

1

Coming from or relating to the outside of something, rather than the inside

The company hired an external consultant to review their marketing strategy.

2

Visible or noticeable from the outside, rather than being internal or hidden

The external symptoms of the disease were easy to spot, but the internal damage was more severe.

Synonyms

outerOften used to describe physical location or position outsideCan be used as an adverb or adjective, and implies a clearer distinction from the inside extrinsicMore formal, and often used in technical or academic contexts to describe external factors or influences

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