Outer
adjective
Located outside or on the edge of something.
She wore a coat to protect her from the cold outer air.
Often appears as...
- outer space
- outer layer
adjective
Not essential or central.
The group discussed some of the outer issues, leaving the main topics for later.
Often appears as...
- outer aspects
- outer issues
adjective
Relating to physical, worldly matters rather than spiritual ones.
The monk decided to leave his outer life behind and focus on his spiritual journey.
Often appears as...
- outer life
- outer world
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Spiritual
adjective
Located far from the center of a region or area.
They lived in the outer suburbs, far from the busy city center.
Often appears as...
- outer suburbs
- outer regions
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Geographical
adjective
Located outside or on the edge of something.
She wore a coat to protect her from the cold outer air.
Often appears as...
- outer space
- outer layer
adjective
Not essential or central.
The group discussed some of the outer issues, leaving the main topics for later.
Often appears as...
- outer aspects
- outer issues
adjective
Relating to physical, worldly matters rather than spiritual ones.
The monk decided to leave his outer life behind and focus on his spiritual journey.
Often appears as...
- outer life
- outer world
Usage tips
Spiritual
adjective
Located far from the center of a region or area.
They lived in the outer suburbs, far from the busy city center.
Often appears as...
- outer suburbs
- outer regions
Usage tips
Geographical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Boundaries
Use 'outer' to describe the furthest physical limit of objects or areas.
The outer boundaries of the park were marked with fences.
Pro Tip 2/3Visible Layers
Refer to 'outer' when speaking about layers you can see, like clothing or coatings.
He put on his outer glove before stepping into the snow.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Impression
'Outer' can imply a surface-level perception before knowing more details.
Her outer calmness hid her inner anxiety.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Boundaries
Use 'outer' to describe the furthest physical limit of objects or areas.
The outer boundaries of the park were marked with fences.
Pro Tip 2/3Visible Layers
Refer to 'outer' when speaking about layers you can see, like clothing or coatings.
He put on his outer glove before stepping into the snow.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Impression
'Outer' can imply a surface-level perception before knowing more details.
Her outer calmness hid her inner anxiety.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Boundaries
Use 'outer' to describe the furthest physical limit of objects or areas.
The outer boundaries of the park were marked with fences.
Pro Tip 2/3Visible Layers
Refer to 'outer' when speaking about layers you can see, like clothing or coatings.
He put on his outer glove before stepping into the snow.
Pro Tip 3/3Initial Impression
'Outer' can imply a surface-level perception before knowing more details.
Her outer calmness hid her inner anxiety.
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Why do we cry? The three...
which keeps Iris hydrated, repels invasive bacteria, and protects her skin, or cornea, from damage. And, finally, there is the lipid layer, an oily outer film that keeps the surface smooth for Iris to see through, and prevents the other layers from evaporating. Normally, Iris goes about her day
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How a wound heals itself...
To understand why this happens, we need to look at the structure of the human skin. The top layer, called the epidermis, consists mostly of hardened cells, called keratinocytes, and provides protection. Since its outer layer is constantly being shed and renewed, it's pretty easy to repair.
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The evolution of the...
that controls the amount of light entering the eye, a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex
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Jonathan Foley: The...
and what I've been calling the other inconvenient truth. But first, I want to take you on a little journey. Let's first visit our planet, but at night, and from space. This is what our planet looks like from outer space at nighttime, if you were to take a satellite and travel
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
And by studying how tardigrades survive prolonged exposure to the vacuum of outer space, scientists can generate clues about the environmental limits of life and how to safeguard astronauts. In the process, tardigrades could even help us answer a critical
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The left brain vs. right...
And yet, this is a myth unsupported by scientific evidence. So how did this misleading idea come about, and what does it get wrong? It's true that the brain has a right and a left side. This is most apparent with the outer layer, or the cortex.
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The science of static...
is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time. Conductors like metals and salt water tend to have loosely bound outer electrons,
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NASA Trailblazer:...
an amazing african-american female mathematician who changed the world because of catherine and nasa we've embraced that diversity of thought only improves our capacity to make change both in outer space and here on earth
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Inside the new Old World...
imagination they're not real and even if such alien worlds exist somewhere in outer space which may well be the case we will likely never get to visit them the distances are too great and our
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Nature's First Line of...
least once during the season so it's important that the eggs should be waterproof and indeed a swan's egg has an outer layer that waterproofs it without suffocating the chick
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Why do we cry? The three...
which keeps Iris hydrated, repels invasive bacteria, and protects her skin, or cornea, from damage. And, finally, there is the lipid layer, an oily outer film that keeps the surface smooth for Iris to see through, and prevents the other layers from evaporating. Normally, Iris goes about her day
Video examples
How a wound heals itself...
To understand why this happens, we need to look at the structure of the human skin. The top layer, called the epidermis, consists mostly of hardened cells, called keratinocytes, and provides protection. Since its outer layer is constantly being shed and renewed, it's pretty easy to repair.
Video examples
The evolution of the...
that controls the amount of light entering the eye, a tough white outer layer, known as the sclera, to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex
Video examples
Jonathan Foley: The...
and what I've been calling the other inconvenient truth. But first, I want to take you on a little journey. Let's first visit our planet, but at night, and from space. This is what our planet looks like from outer space at nighttime, if you were to take a satellite and travel
Video examples
Meet the tardigrade, the...
And by studying how tardigrades survive prolonged exposure to the vacuum of outer space, scientists can generate clues about the environmental limits of life and how to safeguard astronauts. In the process, tardigrades could even help us answer a critical
Video examples
The left brain vs. right...
And yet, this is a myth unsupported by scientific evidence. So how did this misleading idea come about, and what does it get wrong? It's true that the brain has a right and a left side. This is most apparent with the outer layer, or the cortex.
Video examples
The science of static...
is what we recognize as that sudden spark. This process doesn't happen with just any objects. Otherwise you'd be getting zapped all the time. Conductors like metals and salt water tend to have loosely bound outer electrons,
Video examples
NASA Trailblazer:...
an amazing african-american female mathematician who changed the world because of catherine and nasa we've embraced that diversity of thought only improves our capacity to make change both in outer space and here on earth
Video examples
Inside the new Old World...
imagination they're not real and even if such alien worlds exist somewhere in outer space which may well be the case we will likely never get to visit them the distances are too great and our
Video examples
Nature's First Line of...
least once during the season so it's important that the eggs should be waterproof and indeed a swan's egg has an outer layer that waterproofs it without suffocating the chick
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Robin S. Sharma
Canadian Lawyer
Please remember that as you become a more extraordinary human being, every element of your outer world must change accordingly. Just has to. So the more remarkable you become, the more remarkable will be the professional and personal life you'll create.
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John Bradshaw
American Philosopher
Our beliefs create the kind of world we believe in. We project our feelings, thoughts and attitudes onto the world. I can create a different world by changing my belief about the world. Our inner state creates the outer and not vice versa.
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W. H. Auden
English Poet
Choice of attention - to pay attention to this and ignore that - is to the inner life what choice of action is to the outer. In both cases, a man is responsible for his choice and must accept the consequences, whatever they may be.
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Shilpa Shetty
Indian Actress
In focusing towards the outer world, we celebs forget to focus on our inner well-being. We don't lead perfect lives, and only when we learn to have peace with our family members can we have peace in life.
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Sri Chinmoy
Indian Philosopher
If we know the divine art of concentration, if we know the divine art of meditation, if we know the divine art of contemplation, easily and consciously we can unite the inner world and the outer world.
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Robert Stack
American Actor
Now on the other hand, if someone is selling a product, opening a dance studio, or has some other aim to help themselves, then I tend to look askance at some of these strange stories from outer space.
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Joy Page
American Actress
You may not seem able to change some outer circumstances but you can start by changing your inner experience of life and yourself.
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James Lane Allen
American Author
The outer conditions of a person's life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs.
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Jen Sincero
American Author
Take lots of walks. It's the best way to discover your world, both inner and outer.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
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Robin S. Sharma
Canadian Lawyer
Please remember that as you become a more extraordinary human being, every element of your outer world must change accordingly. Just has to. So the more remarkable you become, the more remarkable will be the professional and personal life you'll create.
Quote examples
John Bradshaw
American Philosopher
Our beliefs create the kind of world we believe in. We project our feelings, thoughts and attitudes onto the world. I can create a different world by changing my belief about the world. Our inner state creates the outer and not vice versa.
Quote examples
W. H. Auden
English Poet
Choice of attention - to pay attention to this and ignore that - is to the inner life what choice of action is to the outer. In both cases, a man is responsible for his choice and must accept the consequences, whatever they may be.
Quote examples
Shilpa Shetty
Indian Actress
In focusing towards the outer world, we celebs forget to focus on our inner well-being. We don't lead perfect lives, and only when we learn to have peace with our family members can we have peace in life.
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Sri Chinmoy
Indian Philosopher
If we know the divine art of concentration, if we know the divine art of meditation, if we know the divine art of contemplation, easily and consciously we can unite the inner world and the outer world.
Quote examples
Robert Stack
American Actor
Now on the other hand, if someone is selling a product, opening a dance studio, or has some other aim to help themselves, then I tend to look askance at some of these strange stories from outer space.
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Joy Page
American Actress
You may not seem able to change some outer circumstances but you can start by changing your inner experience of life and yourself.
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James Lane Allen
American Author
The outer conditions of a person's life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs.
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Jen Sincero
American Author
Take lots of walks. It's the best way to discover your world, both inner and outer.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
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