n.
1.concern with outward things or material objects (especially the body and its appearance) as opposed to the mind and spirit
2.the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
3.concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts)
Idiom of the Day
get to the heart of (something)
to understand the most important thing about something
We were in the meeting for three hours trying to get to the heart of the problem.