external

[ik-stur-nl] / ɪkˈstɜr nl /

ADJECTIVE

outside, extrinsic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extraneous foreign

STRONG

alien exterior independent out over peripheral surface

WEAK

apparent outer outermost outmost outward superficial visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

national native relevant

STRONG

central interior middle

WEAK

inside internal intrinsic

Example Sentences

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While he insisted Cuba did not wish for war, he said it was preparing for "external aggression".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But economists expect that momentum to weaken in the months ahead as higher oil prices threaten to derail global economic growth and hurt external demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Last year a Ukad survey, external found that 66% of parents said they would not watch or let their children watch the Enhanced Games.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The latest inflation and GDP data support a cautious stance by Bank Negara Malaysia amid external headwinds and second-round inflation risks, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

That is just ordinary deviation from external reality.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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