Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exteriority
Noun
/ɪkˌstɪərɪˈɔːrɪti/
Definition
The quality of being on the outside or external part of something.
Examples
- The exteriority of the building was designed to reflect modern aesthetics.
- Philosophers debate the importance of exteriority in the understanding of consciousness.
- The artist’s work explores themes of identity and exteriority in society.
Meaning
Exteriority refers to the state or condition of being external to something, often contrasted with interiority, which focuses on the inner aspects. In philosophical contexts, it can relate to how outside influences interact with internal processes.
Synonyms
- Outwardness
- Exterior
- Surface
- Outlying
