external | Definition of external

Synonyms and Antonyms of external

1 not being a vital part of or belonging to something

the defendant's socioeconomic status must be regarded as entirely external to his guilt or innocence

Synonyms of external

accidental, adventitious, alien, extraneous, extrinsic, foreign, supervenient

Words Related to external

exterior, outside

immaterial, inapplicable, insignificant, irrelevant

nonessential, unessential, unnecessary

Near Antonyms of external

congenital, deep-seated, inborn, inbred

inside, interior, internal

basic, essential, necessary

Antonyms of external

inherent, innate, intrinsic

2 situated on the outside or farther out

the external chambers of the ancient tomb gave little indication of the magnificence of the innermost chamber

Synonyms of external

exterior, outer, outside, outward

Words Related to external

outermost, outlying, outmost

superficial, surface

Near Antonyms of external

inmost, innermost

mid, middle, midmost

Antonyms of external

inner, inside, interior, internal, inward