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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

   Scrabble Points: 15

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