Synonyms: external
Definition: outward features
Usage: he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion
Similar words: characteristic, feature
Definition: a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Usage: the map showed roads and other features; generosity is one of his best characteristics
Synonyms: external
Definition: happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
Usage: the external auditory canal; external pressures
Similar words: outer
Definition: being on or toward the outside of the body
Usage: the outer ear
Similar words: outside
Definition: originating or belonging beyond some bounds:"the outside world"
Usage: outside interests; an outside job
Synonyms: external
Definition: purely outward or superficial
Usage: external composure; an external concern for reputation- A.R.Gurney,Jr.
Similar words: outward
Definition: relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
Usage: a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections
Synonyms: outside, external, international
Definition: from or between other countries
Usage: external commerce; international trade; developing nations need outside help
Similar words: foreign
Definition: of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
Usage: foreign trade; a foreign office
Synonyms: external, extraneous, outside
Definition: coming from the outside
Usage: extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photograph; relying upon an extraneous income; disdaining outside pressure groups
Similar words: extrinsic
Definition: not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
Usage: extrinsic evidence; an extrinsic feature of the new building; that style is something extrinsic to the subject; looking for extrinsic aid