definition of
external

[1] #1 external a. happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; "the external auditory canal"; "external pressures". wn

[2] #2 external s. [extraneous, outside] coming from the outside; "extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph"; "relying upon an extraneous income"; "disdaining outside pressure groups". wn

[3] #3 external s. [international, outside] from or between other countries; "external commerce"; "international trade"; "developing nations need outside help". wn

[4] #4 external n. outward features; "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion". wn

[5] #5 external s. purely outward or superficial; "external composure"; "an external concern for reputation"- A.R.Gurney,Jr.. wn