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The correct spelling is external.
How to pronounce external
/əksˈtɜːnəl/
nounIPA: /əksˈtɜːnəl/
Say it like: Ext-ern-al
The correct spelling is external. (chiefly in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances. For example: "This building has some external pipework."
Usage Examples
“This building has some external pipework.”
“external trade or commerce; the external relations of a state or kingdom”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(chiefly in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances.
- 2.In the C programming language, a variable that is defined in the source code but whose value comes from some external source.
adjective
- 1.Outside of something; on the exterior.
- 2.Not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial.
- 3.Foreign; relating to or connected with foreign nations.
- 4.Away from the mesial plane of the body; lateral.
- 5.Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.
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