external

1. external (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Outside of something; on the exterior.

Example: This building has some external pipework.

2. external (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Outside of something; on the exterior.: Situated near or toward the surface of the body.

3. external (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Outside of something; on the exterior.: Relating to or denoting a medicine or similar substance for use on the outside of the body.

4. external (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The exterior; outward features or appearances.: Inessential or superficial features.

Example: To a non-Christian who has never experienced but only observed the externals of Christianity, it appears to be merely another spiritual system, but to a person who has left one of the other religions and embraced the Christian faith, it is most definitely The Way, and all else pales to insignificance.

5. external (noun) — sense 5

Definition: The exterior; outward features or appearances.: Outward appearance.

Example: They had been such declared, such personal enemies, that, even in a court, it seemed wonderful how a decent external could be given to their reconciliation.

6. external (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A variable that is defined in the source code but whose value comes from some external source.