First Known Use: 1528
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1exterior
adjective ex·te·ri·or \ek-ˈstir-ē-ər\
: located on the outside of something
: suited for use on outside surfaces
: shown on the outside or surface
Full Definition of EXTERIOR
1
: being on an outside surface : situated on the outside
2
: observable by outward signs <his exterior quietness is belied by an occasional nervous twitch — Current Biography>
3
: suitable for use on outside surfaces
— ex·te·ri·or·ly adverb
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Origin of EXTERIOR
Latin, comparative of exter, exterus being on the outside, foreign, from ex
Related to EXTERIOR
2exterior
noun
: an outer part or surface
: the way someone looks or seems to other people : a person's outward appearance
Full Definition of EXTERIOR
1
a : an exterior part or surface : outside b : outward manner or appearance
2
: a representation (as on stage or film) of an outdoor scene; also : a scene filmed outdoors
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First Known Use of EXTERIOR
1591
EXTERIOR Defined for Kids
1exterior
adjective ex·te·ri·or \ek-ˈstir-ē-ər\
Definition of EXTERIOR for Kids
: external
2exterior
noun
Definition of EXTERIOR for Kids
1
: an external part or surface <the building's exterior>
2
: the way someone appears <His tough exterior hides a soft heart.>
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exterior
adjective ex·te·ri·or \ek-ˈstir-ē-ər\
Medical Definition of EXTERIOR
: being on an outside surface : situated on the outside
—ex·te·ri·or·ly adverb
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