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   exterior

   /ɪkˈstɪərɪə/

   adjective

   • 1. 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

   • 1. 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 behaviour and demeanour, especially when at variance with their true character: "beneath that assured exterior, she's vulnerable"
   • ▪ (in filming) an outdoor scene: "an ideal spot to film exteriors"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin, comparative of exter ‘outer’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. exteriority noun
   • 2. exteriorly adverb

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXTERIOR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EXTERIOR definition: 1. on or from the outside: 2. the outside part of something or someone: 3. on or from the…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › exteriorExterior Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EXTERIOR is being on an outside surface : situated on the outside. How to use exterior in a sentence.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishexterior noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of exterior noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXTERIOR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use exterior to refer to the outside parts of something, or to things that are outside something.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXTERIOR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   EXTERIOR meaning: 1. on or from the outside: 2. the outside part of something or someone: 3. on or from the…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › exteriorExterior - definition of exterior by The Free Dictionary

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   Define exterior. exterior synonyms, exterior pronunciation, exterior translation, English dictionary definition of exterior. external, outer; originating or acting from the outside; being on the outer side: the exterior surface; suitable for outdoor use: exterior paint; outward...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › exteriorExterior - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Something that's exterior is on the outside of some structure or object. An exterior door on a house opens to the outdoors, rather than connecting one room to another.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEXTERIOR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   EXTERIOR definition: the outside part of something or someone: . Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › exterior_adjexterior, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    What does the word exterior mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word exterior, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. exterior has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › exteriorExterior Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    EXTERIOR meaning: 1 : located on the outside of something; 2 : suited for use on outside surfaces