externals
Dependencies from elsewhere
Externals are the outward or visible aspects of something, as opposed to what lies beneath the surface or within.
The word typically appears in discussions contrasting appearance with substance: He was more concerned with externals than with character.
In religious contexts, externals refers to rituals, ceremonies, and outward observances rather than inner spiritual life.
The term often carries a faintly dismissive tone, suggesting that what really matters lies elsewhere.
Outermost boundary layer
- outwardToward the outside
- facadeDeceptive outward appearance
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
superficial · outer · visible · presentation · image · look · shell · front
Force upon contact
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
- propagandaBiased information for influence
advertising · lobbying · coercion · manipulation · indoctrination · media · norms · culture
Area around something
- circumstancesConditions affecting an event
- conditionsPrevailing state of affairs
- contextCircumstances shaping meaning
- settingContext of events
climate · factors · situation · milieu · atmosphere · ambience · landscape · backdrop
Items joined to something
- add-onsOptional extra features
- peripheralsExternal computer equipment
- ancillaryProviding additional support
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
trimmings · extras · additions · supplements · appendages · fittings · fixtures · components
Official diplomatic residence abroad
- visaTravel authorization stamp
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
- immigrationRelocating abroad permanently
expatriate · diplomacy · border · customs · international · trade · import · export
surface
Outermost boundary layer
cosmetic · superficial · outer · visible · presentation · image · look · shell · front · display
pressure
Force upon contact
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
propaganda · advertising · lobbying · coercion · manipulation · indoctrination · media · norms · culture · campaigns
surroundings
Area around something
- circumstancesConditions affecting an event
- conditionsPrevailing state of affairs
- contextCircumstances shaping meaning
setting · climate · factors · situation · milieu · atmosphere · ambience · landscape · backdrop · ecosystem
attachments
Items joined to something
- add-onsOptional extra features
- peripheralsExternal computer equipment
- ancillaryProviding additional support
accessories · trimmings · extras · additions · supplements · appendages · fittings · fixtures · components · gear
embassy
Official diplomatic residence abroad
- visaTravel authorization stamp
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- consulateForeign diplomatic office
immigration · expatriate · diplomacy · border · customs · international · trade · import · export · sovereignty
- Swedenborgianismcorrespondences, glorification, memorabilia, New Jerusalem, spiritual world
- StoicismStoicism, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, prohairesis, ataraxia
- SVNcommit, checkout, update, branch, merge
- ancient philosophyPlato, Aristotle, Socrates, Platonism, Epicureanism
externalsinternals
Inner components or organs
insides · interiors · inner workings · in-house · built-in
externalsinternals
Inner components or organs
essentials · substance · essence · core · fundamentals
externalsinternals
Inner components or organs
inner life · soul · mind · spirit · interiority
- external driveRemovable storage hardware
- external relationsConnections with outside parties
- external hard driveRemovable digital storage device
- external storageData saved outside computer
- external monitorStandalone screen for computers
- external bleedingBlood exiting through wound
external, externally, externalize, externalized, externalization, externality, externalizes, externalizing, externalities