external

External is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

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Adjective

Positive external

Comparative more external

Superlative most external

1. Something that is external is not on the inside.

   Both internal and external stairs need to be modified to allow wheelchairs into the building.

   There are many influences upon the child external to life in school.

   I wondered if there were any external pressures that led your husband to make the change.

   Other sources of external debt arise where non-residents purchase local bonds.

Synonyms

• outside

Antonyms

• internal

Related words

• externally
• externalise / externalize