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Meaning of exteriority
The state of being external or outside
Etymology of exteriority
The word "exteriority" comes from the Latin words "exterius" meaning "outward" or "external" and the suffix "-ity" which forms an abstract noun
The term has been used in philosophy, particularly in the context of existentialism and phenomenology, to describe the state of being outside or external to something
Synonyms
outwardness
exterior
externalness
externality
outward appearance
surface
outside
externals
facades
appearances
superficiality
exteriorization
objectivity
outwardness
externalization
extrinsicality
externalism
objectification
physicality
materiality
tangibility
concreteness
palpability
visibility
observability
perceptibility
sensibility
manifestness
evidentness
obviousness
apparentness
Definitions
- The state of being outside or external
- * The quality of being external or outward
- * The state of being on the outside or surface
Usage Examples
- The exteriority of the building was impressive, with a grand facade and intricate architecture
- * The philosopher argued that human existence is characterized by its exteriority, or its existence in the external world
- * The artist's use of color and texture emphasized the exteriority of the natural world
Antonyms
interiority
inwardness
internalness
internality
inwardness
subjectivity
innerness
intimacy
privateness
secrecy
concealment
hiddenness
invisibility
imperceptibility
intangibility
abstractness
invisibleness
imperceptibleness
internality
inwardness