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exterior
ex·te·ri·or
[
ik stree 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 stree áwrətee
]
noun
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ex·te·ri·or·i·ty [ ik stree áwrətee ] noun
