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exteriorthe outer surface or structure of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the outer surface or structure of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstɪriər/

Korean meaning: 외부, 외관

Korean pronunciation: 익**스티**어리어

Example Sentences

  • My neighbor spent more money on his car's exterior than I spent on my entire car!
  • The house has a beautiful exterior but the interior is a complete disaster.
  • She maintained a calm exterior even though she was panicking inside.

exterior

NOUN

//ɪkˈstɪriər//

the outer surface or structure of something

exterior concept
💡 Concept

the outer surface or structure of something

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exterior rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The exterior gleams bright, but the interior is superior!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈstɪriər/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈstɪəriə/

🌳Etymology

Rootexter
Suffix--ior

Origin

From Latin 'exterior' meaning 'outer' or 'outward,' derived from the comparative form of 'exterus' (external, foreign). It entered English through Old French and Middle English.

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🎵Rhyme

interiorsuperiorulterior
interior
superior
ulterior

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My neighbor spent more money on his car's exterior than I spent on my entire car!

The house has a beautiful exterior but the interior is a complete disaster.

She maintained a calm exterior even though she was panicking inside.

😄 Fun example

The restaurant's exterior looks like a haunted house, but they serve the best pizza in town.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

outsideouterexternaloutwardsurface

Antonyms

interiorinsideinternal

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