exterior definition - Dictionary

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ex·te·ri·or [ ik stree ər ]

adjective

Definition:

1. on outside: on or for the outside of something

the exterior walls of the building

2. coming from outside: coming from outside or beyond somebody or something

There must be some exterior cause for this.

3. arts outdoor: describes an image depicting an outdoor setting or a photograph or movie scene taken out of doors

an exterior shot

noun (plural ex·te·ri·ors)

Definition:

1. outside: the outside surface, appearance, or coating of something

2. outward appearance: somebody's outward appearance as distinct from his or her inner thoughts

her calm exterior

3. arts scene set out of doors: an outdoor scene, especially as represented in the visual arts

[Early 16th century. < Latin, "more outward" < exter "outward, on the outside"]

ex·te·ri·or·i·ty [ ik stree áwrətee ] noun