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- Dictionaryextrinsic/ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/
adjective
- 1. not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside: "a complex interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic factors"
- 2. (of a muscle, such as an eye muscle) having its origin some distance from the part which it moves.
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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.
EXTRINSIC definition: 1. coming from outside, or not related to something: 2. coming from outside the body: 3…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
1. not really belonging to the thing with which it is connected; not inherent. 2. being, coming, or acting from the outside; extraneous.
Definition of extrinsic adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
What does the adjective extrinsic mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective extrinsic, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.
EXTRINSIC meaning: not part of something coming from the outside of something.
Extrinsic definition: Not forming an essential or inherent part of a thing; extraneous.
