OUTLYING

outlying

(adjective) relatively far from a center or middle; “outlying settlements”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

outlying (comparative more outlying, superlative most outlying)

Relatively remote from some central location.

Located outside of some boundary or limit.

Synonyms

• (relatively remote): distant, far; see also distant

Noun

outlying (plural outlyings)

A region relatively remote from a central location.

Source: Wiktionary


Out"ly`ing, a.

Definition: Lying or being at a distance from the central part, or the main body; being on, or beyond, the frontier; exterior; remote; detached.

OUTLIE

Out*lie", v. t.

Definition: To exceed in lying. Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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