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  1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › extrinsicExtrinsic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of EXTRINSIC is not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous. How to use extrinsic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Extrinsic.

  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXTRINSIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    EXTRINSIC definition: 1. coming from outside, or not related to something: 2. coming from outside the body: 3…. Learn more.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › extrinsicEXTRINSIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Extrinsic definition: not essential or inherent; not a basic part or quality; extraneous. See examples of EXTRINSIC used in a sentence.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › extrinsicExtrinsic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adjective. not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside. “ extrinsic evidence”. “an extrinsic feature of the new building”. “that style is something extrinsic to the subject”. “looking for extrinsic aid”. synonyms: inessential, unessential. not basic or fundamental.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXTRINSIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    coming from outside, or not related to something: Extrinsic forces were responsible for the breakdown of the peace talks. medical specialized. coming from outside the body: Eczema can have extrinsic causes. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. From, out and outside. al fresco. breath. door. exogenous. exteriority. extrinsically. forth.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXTRINSIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. not essential or inherent; not a basic part or quality; extraneous. facts that are extrinsic to the matter under discussion. 2. being outside a thing; outward or external; operating or coming from without. extrinsic influences. 3. Anatomy (of certain muscles, nerves, etc.)

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › extrinsicExtrinsic - definition of extrinsic by The Free Dictionary

    Define extrinsic. extrinsic synonyms, extrinsic pronunciation, extrinsic translation, English dictionary definition of extrinsic. adj. 1. Not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionextrinsic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    adjective. /eksˈtrɪnzɪk/ (formal) not belonging naturally to somebody/something; coming from or existing outside somebody/something rather than within them. extrinsic factors. She was motivated by the idea of extrinsic rewards such as salary rather than intrinsic ones such as pride and self-respect. compare intrinsic.

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › extrinsicextrinsic | meaning of extrinsic in Longman Dictionary of...

    extrinsic meaning, definition, what is extrinsic: coming from outside or not directly rela...: Learn more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › extrinsicExtrinsic Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Extrinsic definition: Not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous.