exterior
outer; being on the outer side: the exterior surface; exterior decorations.
intended or suitable for outdoor use: exterior paint.
situated or being outside; pertaining to or connected with what is outside: the exterior territories of a country.
the outer surface or part; outside.
outward form or appearance: She has a placid exterior, but inside she is tormented.
Mathematics. the collection of points not contained in the closure of a given set.
Origin of exterior
1Other words for exterior
Opposites for exterior
Other words from exterior
- ex·te·ri·or·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for exterior
/ (ɪkˈstɪərɪə) /
a part, surface, or region that is on the outside
the observable outward behaviour or appearance of a person
a film or scene shot outside a studio
of, situated on, or suitable for the outside: exterior cleaning
coming or acting from without; external: exterior complications
of or involving foreign nations
Origin of exterior
1Derived forms of exterior
- exteriorly, adverb
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