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   Ex·te·ri·or

   /ikˈstirēər/

   

   adjective

   • 1. forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something: "exterior and interior walls"
   • ▪ coming from outside: "exterior noise"
   • ▪ (in filming) outdoor: "exterior locations"

   noun

   • 1. the outer surface or structure of something: "a jar with floral designs on the exterior"
   • ▪ the outer structure of a building: "the museum has a modern exterior"
   • ▪ a person's behavior and appearance, often contrasted with their true character: "beneath that assured exterior, she's vulnerable"
   • ▪ (in filming) an outdoor scene: "an ideal spot to film exteriors"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin, comparative of exter ‘outer’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. exteriority noun
   • 2. exteriorly adverb

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2. www.wordreference.com › definition › exteriorexterior - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   1. outward, outside, external, superficial. 3. outlying, extraneous, foreign; extrinsic. 4. face. 5. mien, aspect. 1, 4. interior. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: exterior /ɪkˈstɪərɪə/ n. a part, surface, or region that is on the outside.

3. www.oed.com › dictionary › exterior_adjexterior, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   What does the word exterior mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word exterior, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. exterior has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. film (1870s) theatre (1870s) television (1870s) Entry status.

4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › exteriorexterior - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 24, 2024 · exterior (plural exteriors) The outside part, parts or surface of something. The sticker was attached to the exterior of the package

5. www.thesaurus.com › browse › exterior44 Synonyms & Antonyms for EXTERIOR | Thesaurus.com

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   View definitions for exterior. exterior. adjective as in outside. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. external. outdoor. outer. Strong matches. extraterrestrial. over. peripheral. surface. Weak matches. exoteric. extraneous. extraterritorial. extrinsic. foreign. marginal. outermost. outlying. outmost. outward. superficial.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › exteriorEXTERIOR Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Definition of exterior. as in outer. situated on the outside or farther out the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. outer. outward. external. outside. surface. outermost. outlying. superficial. outmost. Antonyms & Near Antonyms. interior. internal. inner. inside. inward. innermost. middle. inmost.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryexterior | definition in the Cambridge Essential ... - Cambridge ...

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   Definition of exterior in Essential American English Dictionary. exterior. noun. us / ekˈstɪər·i·ər/ the outside part of something or someone: The exterior of the house was painted white. exterior. adjective. an exterior wall. Opposite. interior. (Definition of exterior from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEXTERIOR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the outside part of something or someone: [ usually singular ] The exterior of the house was painted white. Behind that cold exterior he is a very passionate man. exterior. adjective [ always before noun ] an exterior wall. Opposite. interior. (Definition of exterior from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)