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exterior

Syllabification: (ex·te·ri·or)
Pronunciation: /ikˈsti(ə)rēər/
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Definition of exterior

adjective

  • forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something:exterior and interior walls
  • coming from outside:exterior noise
  • (in filming) outdoor:exterior locations

noun

  • the outer surface or structure of something:a jar with floral designs on the exterior
  • the outer structure of a building:the museum has a modern exterior
  • a person’s behavior and appearance, often contrasted with their true character:beneath that assured exterior, she’s vulnerable
  • (in filming) an outdoor scene.

Derivatives

exteriority

noun

exteriorize

Pronunciation: /-ˌrīz/
verb

exteriorly

adverb

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin, comparative of exter 'outer'

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