External
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something. Coming from or relating to a foreign country or outside source.
“External factors such as market conditions influenced the company's decision.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪksˈtɜː.nəl/
Syllables
ex·ter·nal
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Eight letters with -NAL ending; contains three vowels E, E, A
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Worth 15 points; the X is worth 8 points for strong scoring
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