1. Adjective
Outward; exterior; relating to the outside, as of a body; being without; acting from without; -- opposed to internal; as, the external form or surface of a body.
2. Adjective
Outside of or separate from ourselves; (Metaph.) separate from the perceiving mind.
3. Adjective
Outwardly perceptible; visible; physical or corporeal, as distinguished from mental or moral.
4. Adjective
Not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial.
5. Adjective
Foreign; relating to or connected with foreign nations; as, external trade or commerce; the external relations of a state or kingdom.
6. Adjective
Away from the mesial plane of the body; lateral.
7. Noun
Something external or without; outward part; that which makes a show, rather than that which is intrinsic; visible form; -- usually in the plural.
8. Adjective
from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help"
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