1. the quality or state of being exterior; outward appearance or surface aspect
Usage: formal; often used in philosophical or academic contexts
2. something that is external or on the outside; an external feature or characteristic
Usage: formal

Examples

• The philosopher distinguished between the exteriority of the building and its interior design.
• She focused on the exteriority of the problem rather than examining its deeper causes.
• The exteriority of his calm demeanor masked his inner anxiety.
• In art criticism, exteriority refers to the visible surface qualities of a work.
• The exteriority of social media profiles often differs greatly from people's real lives.