exterior
adjective
- outer side
- term in topology
noun
- outside face of an object
- term in topology
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ / /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ / /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/
adj
Etymology: From Latin exterior.
- Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.
“the exterior part of a sphere”
“Sith nor the exterior nor the inward man / Resemble that it was.”
- Being from outside a country; foreign.
“the exterior relations of a state or kingdom”
- Outdoor.
noun
Etymology: From Latin exterior.
- The outside part, parts or surface of something.
“The sticker was attached to the exterior of the package”
“Before dissecting a shark to see how it manages to function so effectively, let us first examine its exterior.”
- Foreign lands.
“She is our new minister of the exterior”
- A recording taken outside to be used in film-making, often including establishing shots.
“We'll get the last of the exteriors done tomorrow.”