exterior

Meanings

• noun

  The outer surface or area of something.

  - "The exterior of the building is made of brick."
  - "The exterior of the car was covered in snow."

• adjective

  Being or located on the outside.

  - "Exterior walls of a house."
  - "Exterior lights illuminate the yard."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

inside , interior , interior , interior

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exterior
terror , quiver , seaside , nearer , hiver , liver

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Variants

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exterior , exteriorly , exteriors , exterior angle , exterior angles , alternate angle , alternate angles , alternate exterior angle , alternate interior angle , exterior door , exterior/outside door , outside door

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'exterius', meaning 'outside'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'exterior' is commonly used in architecture and construction.

2. In some languages, the word for 'exterior' is the same as the word for 'outside'.

3. The exterior of the human body is covered in skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Interior: The opposite of exterior, referring to the inner part or surface of something.

2. Landscape: A representation of the natural scenery, often including the exterior of buildings or other structures.

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Culture

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In literature, the exterior often refers to the physical appearance or setting of a scene. In art, it can refer to the representation of the outer appearance of an object or person. In music, the term 'exterior' is not commonly used.

How to Memorize "exterior"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the exterior as the outer layer or surface of an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'exterior' with the idea of the outside or outer surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Exits Are Out' to remember that exteriors are outside.

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