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external

The correct spelling is external.

How to pronounce external

/əksˈtɜːnəl/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.(chiefly in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances.
  2. 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. 1.Outside of something; on the exterior.
  2. 2.Not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial.
  3. 3.Foreign; relating to or connected with foreign nations.
  4. 4.Away from the mesial plane of the body; lateral.
  5. 5.Provided by something or someone outside of the entity (object, group, company etc.) considered.

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