exteriousness
[/ɪkˈstɪəriəsnəs/]
noun
exterioridade
1. the quality or state of being exterior; the fact of being on the outside or external
The exteriousness of the building's facade does not reflect its interior beauty.
A exterioridade da fachada do edifício não reflete sua beleza interior.
2. the condition of existing or operating outside of something; externality
The exteriousness of these factors means they are beyond our control.
A exterioridade desses fatores significa que estão além do nosso controle.
3. the quality of being superficial or outward in appearance
He was criticized for the exteriousness of his kindness, which seemed insincere.
Ele foi criticado pela exterioridade de sua gentileza, que parecia insincera.
This is a formal, academic term rarely used in casual conversation in either Brazil or the USA. It is more common in philosophical, architectural, or psychological discussions. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'exterioridade' is the preferred term in intellectual discourse, while in everyday language, simpler terms like 'exterior' or 'de fora' are used instead.
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