But according to the theory of the externality of relations, terms acquire from their new relations an added character, which does not either condition, or necessarily alter, the character which they already possess.
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Externality
/ɛkstəˈnælɪti/
Synonyms for "externality" (18 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Noun(3 words)
external benefitexternal costexternal damage
Strong matches (5)
Noun(1 words)
external effect
Related words (9)
Noun(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: appearance, external benefit, external cost, external damage, external effect.
- Sentence evidence is available for externality, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "externality".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "externality"
Keep "externality" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "externality" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "externality", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "externality" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
7 entriesair pollution externalityconsumption externalityeducation externalityinnovation externalityproduction externalitytraffic externalityvaccination externality
Collocations
6 entriesexternality benefitexternality costexternality taxinternalize externalitynegative externalitypositive externality
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Waste is a negative externality arising from consumption.
Source: wiktionary
"(1) Each agency shall identify in writing the specific market failure (such as externalities, market power, lack of information) or other specific problem that it intends to address (including, where applicable, the failures of public institutions) that warrant new agency action, as well as assess the significance of that problem, to enable assessment of whether any new regulation is warranted."
Source: wiktionary
Pigouvian taxes are meant to internalize ‘externalities’, generally understood to be positive or negative side-effects from economic production that are not reflected in the price of production.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "externality"?
Closest matches include appearance, external benefit, external cost, external damage, external effect.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "externality"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.