EXTERIOR


Meaning of EXTERIOR in English

I. (ˈ)ek|stirēə(r), -tēr-, ikˈs- adjective

Etymology: Latin, comp. of exter, exterus outward, on the outside, foreign, strange, from ex out of, from — more at ex-

1. : external ; especially : situated at and forming the outer surface or limit

the exterior surface of a tennis ball

or a part of the outer surface or limit

the exterior slope of a mountain

— opposed to interior

2.

a. : of or relating to an exterior

an exterior appearance of happiness

b. : suitable for use on outside surfaces (as of a house) : capable of withstanding normal wear and tear of weather conditions for a considerable period of time

an exterior paint

an exterior finish for the clapboarding

Synonyms: see outer

II. noun

( -s )

1. : something that is exterior: as

a. archaic : exterior features : externals — usually used in plural

b. : exterior part (as of a building)

the house has an old exterior

or surface

the exterior of a tennis ball

or appearance

under a cheerful exterior I have got a spirit that is angry — Mark Twain

2.

a. : a representation of an outdoor scene (as a stage or motion-picture set)

remarkably realistic exteriors

b. : a background or acting sequence photographed or played outdoors (as for motion pictures or television)

exteriors for the movie will be filmed in Arizona

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.