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externally

Variant of external

adjective

  1. on or having to do with the outside; outer; exterior
  2. on, or for use on, the outside of the body: a machine for external use only
    1. outwardly visible
    2. existing apart from the mind; material: external reality
  3. originating outside; acting or coming from without: an external force
    1. for outward appearance or show; superficial: external politeness
    2. not basic or essential: external factors
  4. having to do with foreign countries and international affairs

noun

  1. an outside or outward surface or part
  2. outward appearance or behavior; superficialities

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