external

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

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ or /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ or /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/

• Audio (US)

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Adjective

Positive external

Comparative more external

Superlative most external

1. Something that is external is not on the inside.
   • Synonyms: outside, outer and exterior
   • Antonyms: interal and inner

   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.

Related words

• externally
• externalise / externalize