EXTERNALITY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Externality.
Externality - as a noun
The quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
Example: "The outwardness of the world"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outwardness15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
position10spatial relationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The pollution caused by the factory is an externality that affects the surrounding communities."
"When an individual smokes in public, the negative health effects become an externality for nearby non-smokers."
"The noise generated by an airport can be considered an externality for nearby residential areas."
"Pollution from a factory is an example of a negative externality on the environment."
"A positive externality of education is the increased productivity of an educated workforce."
Word Game Points
Is EXTERNALITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, externality is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTERNALITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is EXTERNALITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, externality is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTERNALITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is EXTERNALITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, externality is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTERNALITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
