external — relating to or existing on the outside of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or existing on the outside of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
Example Sentences
- My computer crashed because I forgot to plug in the external power source.
- The company's success depends on both internal teamwork and external market conditions.
- She looks calm on the outside, but her external appearance doesn't show her internal stress.
external
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/]
relating to or existing on the outside of something
External factors affected the company's performance this year.
The device required an external battery for additional power. (EXIT + OUTSIDE = EXTERNAL → external means something connected with the outside rather than the inside)
External experiences became memories recorded in his journal.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'externus' meaning 'outward' or 'on the outside', derived from 'exterus' (outer) with the suffix '-al' added to form an adjective.
Breakdown
extern- (from Latin externus, meaning outer) + -al (adjective suffix) = external
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My computer crashed because I forgot to plug in the external power source.”
“The company's success depends on both internal teamwork and external market conditions.”
“She looks calm on the outside, but her external appearance doesn't show her internal stress.”
“The external hard drive fell off my desk and now it thinks it's a paperweight.”
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