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Externally: meaning, definitions and examples

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externally

 

[ ɪkˈstɜːrnəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a manner that is external or outside; on or from the outside.

Synonyms

outside, outwardly

Examples of usage

  • He was externally calm, but internally anxious.
  • The device is designed to be mounted externally on the wall.
  • She smiled externally, but internally she was crying.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a way that is not connected with the core or essence of something.

Synonyms

on the surface, superficially

Examples of usage

  • Externally, the company seemed successful, but internally it was struggling.

Translations

Translations of the word "externally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 externamente

🇮🇳 बाहरी रूप से

🇩🇪 äußerlich

🇮🇩 secara eksternal

🇺🇦 зовні

🇵🇱 zewnętrznie

🇯🇵 外部的に

🇫🇷 extérieurement

🇪🇸 externamente

🇹🇷 dışarıdan

🇰🇷 외부적으로

🇸🇦 خارجيًا

🇨🇿 externě

🇸🇰 externe

🇨🇳 外部地

🇸🇮 zunanje

🇮🇸 utan frá

🇰🇿 сырттай

🇬🇪 გარე

🇦🇿 xaricdən

🇲🇽 externamente

Etymology

The word 'externally' is derived from the Latin word 'externus', meaning outward or external. It entered the English language in the mid-15th century. Over time, 'externally' has been used to describe actions or conditions that exist or occur outside of something else, either physically or metaphorically.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,610 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.