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EXTERNAL

/əksˈtɜːnəl/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

E 1/1
X 8/8
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of EXTERNAL

noun

(chiefly in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances.

noun

In the C programming language, a variable that is defined in the source code but whose value comes from some external source.

adjective

Outside of something; on the exterior.

"This building has some external pipework."

adjective

Not intrinsic nor essential; accidental; accompanying; superficial.

adjective

Foreign; relating to or connected with foreign nations.

"external trade or commerce; the external relations of a state or kingdom"

Antonyms of EXTERNAL

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of EXTERNAL in a Sentence

  • "This building has some external pipework."
  • "external trade or commerce; the external relations of a state or kingdom"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is EXTERNAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EXTERNAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: EXTERNAL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXTERNAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter external Total
Scrabble 18111111 15
WWF 18111212 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXTERNAL

100 words from the letters in EXTERNAL

How to Use EXTERNAL in Word Games

EXTERNAL is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXTERNAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXTERNAL

What does EXTERNAL mean?
EXTERNAL is a noun. (chiefly in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances.
Is EXTERNAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXTERNAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXTERNAL worth in Scrabble?
EXTERNAL is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXTERNAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXTERNAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.