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externally

/ɪkˈstɝː.nə.li/
ex · ter · nal · ly
Adjective:external
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externally Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

On or with reference to the outer surface, structure, or physical outside of something.

Example

"This medicated ointment is designed to be applied externally to the skin rather than ingested."

2

From or by an outside source, organization, or independent agency rather than from within an institution.

Example

"The university's annual financial statements are audited externally by an independent accounting firm."

3

In outward appearance, demeanor, or visible behavior, as opposed to inner feelings or true reality.

Example

"Externally she remained calm and composed during the negotiations, though she felt anxious inside."

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• Rhymes for externally

• Nearby Words

exterminatrix
external
externalize
externally
externship
extinct
extinction

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'external' (from Latin externus, meaning 'outward' or 'foreign', derived from exter, 'on the outside') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Externally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/externally
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