ex·ter·nal 
/ɪkˈstɚnl̟/ adjective
/ɪkˈstɚnl̟/ adjective 1 : located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something
▪ the external features of the building ▪ the external signs of the disease ▪ This medication is intended only for external use. [=for use on the skin] — opposite internal 2 : coming from outside
▪ external pressures ▪ external stimuli — opposite internal 3 : existing or occurring outside your mind
▪ external reality — opposite internal 4 : concerning relationships with foreign countries
▪ external [=foreign, international] affairs — opposite internal
▪ the external features of the building ▪ the external signs of the disease ▪ This medication is intended only for external use. [=for use on the skin] — opposite internal
▪ external pressures ▪ external stimuli — opposite internal
▪ external reality — opposite internal
▪ external [=foreign, international] affairs — opposite internal
— ex·ter·nal·ly adverb
