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Vinony

exterior

adjective

  1. outer side
  2. term in topology
L33012 on Wikidata ↗

noun

  1. outside face of an object
  2. term in topology
L33013 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ / /ɛkˈstɪəɹɪə/ / /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/

adj

Etymology: From Latin exterior.

  1. 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.”

  2. Being from outside a country; foreign.

    “the exterior relations of a state or kingdom”

  3. Outdoor.

noun

Etymology: From Latin exterior.

  1. 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.”

  2. Foreign lands.

    “She is our new minister of the exterior”

  3. A recording taken outside to be used in film-making, often including establishing shots.

    “We'll get the last of the exteriors done tomorrow.”