external

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to things that are outside; not inside; outer; external to something.

• adjective

  Being, acting, or occurring outside; outside a particular organization or group.

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Pronunciation

1. /əksˈtɝnəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100708"

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Antonyms

internal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with external
terrain , rain , chains , pains

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Variants

List of all variants of external that leads to same result
external , externally , externals , external combustion engine , external degree , external degrees , external respiration , external respirations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French extier, externe, from externe, outside, from exterus, exterior, from ex-, out + terre, earth.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'external' is often used in computer science to refer to data or programs that are not part of the main system or application.

2. In biology, the term 'external' is used to describe the part of an organism that is exposed to the environment, such as the skin or the shell of an animal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Internal: Opposite of external. Relating to or located inside.

2. Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'external' is often used to describe characters or elements that are not part of the main story or plot. It can also refer to external factors that influence a story or character's development. In art, the term 'external' can refer to the use of materials or techniques that are not traditionally considered part of the medium.

How to Memorize "external"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine objects or scenes that are outside or external to something. For example, visualize a tree growing outside of a house or a person standing outside of a building.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'external' with the idea of 'outside' or 'outward'. For example, think of the word 'outer' when you see the word 'external'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'external' as 'ex' for 'out' and 'ternal' for 'ternal' or 'terrain'.

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