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Meaning of external
Relating to or coming from the outside
Etymology of external
The word "external" comes from the Old French "externel", which is derived from the Latin "externus", meaning "outward" or "on the outside"
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, psychology, and physics, to describe phenomena or properties that originate or occur outside a particular system, object, or entity
Synonyms
outside
outward
externalized
outwardly
foreign
outer
extrinsic
externalized
outward-facing
exterior
outermost
outlying
peripheral
extraneous
outward-bound
externalistic
superficial
surface
outer-layer
extramural
outer-space
outboard
exteriorly
extrinsically
outer-shell
Definitions
- Originating or acting from outside, rather than from within
- * Located or occurring on the outside, rather than the inside
- * Relating to or concerned with the outside environment or circumstances
Usage Examples
- The company's external auditor reviewed the financial statements
- * The external hard drive stores large amounts of data
- * The external environment of the organization includes economic, social, and political factors
Antonyms
internal
inward
inner
intrinsic
inside
interior
inwardly
innermost
intrinsicly
interiorly
inward-facing
intrinsic
inner-layer
intramural
inboard
internally
inner-shell
intrinsically