Which root word means outer or exterior?

prefix ecto

The prefix ecto- comes from the Greek ektos, which means outside. ... Related prefixes include (ex- or exo-).

Explanation:

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.