The outside surface or outward appearance of something. As an adjective, it means situated on or relating to the outside.
From Latin 'exterior,' comparative form of 'exterus' meaning 'outward, external.' The word maintains its Latin form and meaning virtually unchanged.
In film and television, 'exterior' shots are filmed outdoors or outside buildings, while 'interior' shots are filmed inside - but sometimes exteriors are actually filmed on indoor sets with fake skies and weather, blurring the line between inside and outside reality.
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