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   extrinsic

   /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.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘outward’): from late Latin extrinsecus ‘outward’, from Latin extrinsecus ‘outwardly’, based on exter ‘outer’; the ending was altered under the influence of -ic.

   Derivatives

   • 1. extrinsically adverb

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

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   extrinsic: [adjective] not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous.

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

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

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   extrinsic: 1 adj 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 adventitious associated by chance and ...

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

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

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishextrinsic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Oxford Collocations Dictionary Extrinsic is used with these nouns: factor; See full entry. Word Origin mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘outward’): from late Latin extrinsecus ‘outward’, from Latin extrinsecus ‘outwardly’, based on exter ‘outer’; the ending was altered under the influence of -ic. Definitions on the go.

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

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

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   2 meanings: 1. not contained or included within; extraneous 2. originating or acting from outside; external.... Click for more definitions.

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

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   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.

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

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

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    Definition of extrinsic adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.