external
1. ex.ter.nal \ek-'st*rn-*l\ \-*l-e-\ aj [ME, fr. L externus external, fr.
exter] 1a: capable of being perceived outwardly {~ signs of a disease}
1b1: having merely the outward appearance of something : SUPERFICIAL)M 1b2:
not intrinsic or essential {~ circumstances} 2a: of, relating to, or
connected with the outside or an outer part 2b: applied or applicable to
the outside 3a1: situated outside, apart, or beyond; specif : situated
away fr om the mesial plane 3a2: arising or acting from outside {~ force}
3b: of or relating to dealings or relationships with foreign countries 3c:
having existence independent of the mind {~ reality} - ex.ter.nal.ly av
2. external n : something that is external : as archaic : an outer part
: an external feature or aspect - usu. used in pl.