exterior
Use Exterior in a sentence
i adjective
1.
outer; being on the outer side: the exterior surface; exterior decorations.
2.
intended or suitable for outdoor use: exterior paint.
3.
situated or being outside; pertaining to or connected with what is outside: the exterior territories of a country.
noun
4.
the outer surface or part; outside.
5.
outward form or appearance: She has a placid exterior, but inside she is tormented.
6.
Mathematics. the collection of points not contained in the closure of a given set.
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Exterior
is always a great word to know.
So is uniform. Does it mean:
| the process of replacing a number by another number of approximately the same value but having fewer digits |
| occurring in a manner independent of some variable, parameter or function: a uniform bound |
Related forms
ex·te·ri·or·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. outward, outside, external, superficial. 3. outlying, extraneous, foreign; extrinsic. 4. face. 5. mien, aspect.
1. outward, outside, external, superficial. 3. outlying, extraneous, foreign; extrinsic. 4. face. 5. mien, aspect.
Antonyms
1, 4. interior.
1, 4. interior.
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exterior (ɪkˈstɪərɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a part, surface, or region that is on the outside |
| 2. | the observable outward behaviour or appearance of a person |
| 3. | a film or scene shot outside a studio |
| —adj | |
| 4. | of, situated on, or suitable for the outside: exterior cleaning |
| 5. | coming or acting from without; external: exterior complications |
| 6. | of or involving foreign nations |
| [C16: from Latin, comparative of exterus on the outside, from ex out of] | |
| ex'teriorly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
exterior
1528, from L. exterior, comp. of exterus "outer," comp. of ex "out of."
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Example sentences
Not to speak of the damage which is not visible in a standard view of the exterior of a car.
The inferior surface is rough and irregular, and forms part of the exterior of the base of the skull.
Coordinate your interior and exterior colors for a harmonious feel, when possible.
Motel-style lodging usually features rooms with exterior corridors, which allows guests to park outside of their accommodations.
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