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Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position; as, to work in the capacity of a mason or a carpenter.

the brain to the spinal cord, and so transfer cerebral impulses (centrifugal impressions) outwards.

nal rite; ritual; according to the forms of established rites. Ceremonial observances and outward show. Hallam.

Consisting of outward forms and rites; ceremonial.

elieve, in Jesus Christ, and the truth as taught by Him; especially, one whose inward and outward life is conformed to the doctrines of Christ. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts xi. 26.

Practical conformity of one's inward and outward life to the spirit of the Christian religion

. -- Co*er"cive*ly, adv. -- Co*er"cive*ness, n. Coercive power can only influence us to outward practice. Bp. Warburton. Coercive or Coercitive force (Magnetism), the power or force which in iron or steel produces a slowness or difficulty in imparting magnetism to it, and also interposes an obstacle to the return of…

oint; to combine or conjoin; to contribute or help toward a common object or effect. When outward causes concur. Jer. Colier.

A broad ice sheet resting on a plain or plateau and spreading outward from a central névé, or region of accumulation.

of God; a change of the ruling disposition of the soul, involving a transformation of the outward life. He oft Frequented their assemblies, . . . and to them preached Conversion and repentance, as to souls In prison under judgments imminent. Milton.

is to be recovery or death; sometimes, also, a striking change of symptoms attended by an outward manifestation, as by an eruption or sweat. Till some safe crisis authorize their skill. Dryden.

The outward opening of a river, of a valley, or of a strait.

An expression, as of the feelings, by outward signs; a manifestation; a show. Did your letters pierce the queen to any demonstration of grief Shak. Loyal demonstrations toward the prince. Prescott.

To proclaim in a threatening manner; to threaten by some outward sign or expression. His look denounced desperate. Milton.

The act of thrusting or driving down or outward; outward thrust. -- De*tru"sive, a.

s well as truth from falsehood. Watts. Nor more can you distinguish of a man, Than of his outward show. Shak.

Conveying outward, or discharging; -- applied to certain blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, etc.

a cow's udder and the space above it (the perineum), formed by the hair growing upward or outward instead of downward. It is esteemed an index of milking qualities. C. L. Flint.

The state of being turned back or outward; as, eversion of eyelids; ectropium.

To turn outwards, or inside out, as an intestine.