2009년 3월 8일 일요일

external

3. ADJ : ADJ n
External means happening or existing in the world in general and affecting you in some way.
  • a reaction to external events.    
  • Such events occur only when the external conditions are favorable.
.... Cobuild

5. Of or relating chiefly to outward appearance; superficial
  • "An internal sense of righteousness dwindles into an external concern for reputation" A.R. Gurney, Jr.
2. (pl) externals.
   a. Outer circumstances.
   b. Outward appearances
  • was charming as far as the externals went.  
  • despite the war, the externals of life in the city remain normal [Latin externus]
.... Am-Heritage

external (noun) - outward features; 
  • "he enjoyed the solemn externals of religion"
  • characteristic, feature - a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"

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