external is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA (key): /ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/ or /ɛksˈtɜː.nəl/
  • (US) IPA (key): /ɛksˈtɝ.nəl/ or /ɪksˈtɝ.nəl/
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Adjective

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Positive
external

Comparative
more external

Superlative
most external

External is on the Academic Vocabulary List.
  1. Something that is external is not on the inside.
    Both internal and external stairs need to be modified to allow wheelchairs into the building.
    There are many influences upon the child external to life in school.
    I wondered if there were any external pressures that led your husband to make the change.
    Other sources of external debt arise where non-residents purchase local bonds.
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