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exterior.

Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/UK/ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/UK/ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/US/ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/US
  1. Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.

    not-comparable
    the exterior part of a sphere
  2. Being from outside a country; foreign.

    not-comparable
    the exterior relations of a state or kingdom
  3. Outdoor.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Latin exterior.

noun/ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/UK/ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/UK/ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/US/ɛkˈstɪɹiɚ/US
  1. The outside part, parts or surface of something.

    The sticker was attached to the exterior of the package
  2. Foreign lands.

  3. A recording taken outside to be used in film-making, often including establishing shots.

    We'll get the last of the exteriors done tomorrow.
Where this word comes from

From Latin exterior.

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