Definition of exterior
1 : being on an outside surface : situated on the outside
2 : observable by outward signs his exterior quietness is belied by an occasional nervous twitch — Current Biography
3 : suitable for use on outside surfaces
exteriorly
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Examples of exterior in a Sentence
the house's exterior walls badly need to be painted
Origin and Etymology of exterior
Latin, comparative of exter, exterus being on the outside, foreign, from ex
First Known Use: 1528
exterior
Definition of exterior
1a : an exterior part or surface : outsideb : outward manner or appearance
2 : a representation (as on stage or film) of an outdoor scene; also : a scene filmed outdoors
Examples of exterior in a Sentence
The building has a rather plain exterior.
the exterior of the tooth consists of very hard enamel
1591
First Known Use of exterior
1591
EXTERIOR Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of exterior for English Language Learners
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: located on the outside of something
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: suited for use on outside surfaces
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: shown on the outside or surface
exterior
Definition of exterior for English Language Learners
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: an outer part or surface
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: the way someone looks or seems to other people : a person's outward appearance
EXTERIOR Defined for Kids
Definition of exterior for Students
1 : an external part or surface the building's exterior
2 : the way someone appears His tough exterior hides a soft heart.
Medical Dictionary
exterior
playMedical Definition of exterior
: being on an outside surface : situated on the outside
exteriorly
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