Synonyms of external

external

adjective

1

as in extrinsic

not being a vital part of or belonging to something

the defendant's socioeconomic status must be regarded as entirely external to his guilt or innocence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extrinsic
• irrelevant
• foreign
• extraneous
• adventitious
• accidental
• alien
• exterior
• supervenient
• unnecessary
• outside
• immaterial
• inapplicable
• insignificant
• nonessential
• unessential

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intrinsic
• inherent
• innate
• internal
• congenital
• interior
• inside
• basic
• necessary
• essential
• inbred
• inborn
• deep-seated

2

as in outer

situated on the outside or farther out

the external chambers of the ancient tomb gave little indication of the magnificence of the innermost chamber

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outer
• exterior
• outward
• outside
• surface
• outlying
• outermost
• superficial
• outmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• internal
• inner
• interior
• inward
• inside
• innermost
• middle
• mid
• inmost
• midmost