extrinsic

adjective

ex·trin·sic ek-ˈstrin-zik How to pronounce extrinsic (audio)

-ˈstrin(t)-sik How to pronounce extrinsic (audio)

: not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous

: originating from or on the outside

especially : originating outside a part and acting upon the part as a whole

extrinsic muscles of the tongue

: external

extrinsically

ek-ˈstrin-zi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce extrinsic (audio)

-ˈstrin(t)-si-

adverb

Example Sentences

You have to consider any extrinsic factors in the success of the business. the fact that the ring belonged to your grandmother is extrinsic to its value to a jeweler

Recent Examples on the Web But not all types of motivation are equivalent: intrinsic motivation is, in many contexts, more durable than extrinsic motivation.

Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 18 June 2022 The intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of people in social situations aren’t fixed and distinct but are continually shaping and transforming one another, so that there’s no fact of the matter about which causes what.

Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 21 Apr. 2022 Don't forget that extrinsic motivation works a lot better when intrinsic motivation is in place.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 Trust plays a crucial role in this virtuous cycle, compensating for the fewer opportunities for social status displays and other forms of extrinsic motivation typical of a remote work setting.

Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 Eugene, Oregon, coach Peter Thompson, likes to break them into two broad categories: intrinsic and extrinsic.

Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 27 June 2020 NFTs take this desire for an extrinsic reward to its logical conclusion: a financial incentive.

Will Bedingfield, Wired, 13 Jan. 2022 Culture needs to go beyond extrinsic rewards to include a clear mission that employees feel connected to and inspired by.

Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2021 Such alignment between the intrinsic and extrinsic purpose may not always be possible.

John Baldoni, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021 See More

Medical Definition

extrinsic

adjective

ex·trin·sic ek-ˈstrin-zik How to pronounce extrinsic (audio)

-ˈstrin(t)-sik How to pronounce extrinsic (audio)

: originating or due to causes or factors from or on the outside of a body, organ, or part

renal tumors or cysts … causing extrinsic compression of the renal vasculature

Scientific American Medicine

: originating outside a part and acting on the part as a whole

—used especially of certain muscles

the extrinsic muscles of the tongue

compare intrinsic sense 2

extrinsic

adjective

as in external

not being a vital part of or belonging to something the fact that the ring belonged to your grandmother is extrinsic to its value to a jeweler

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

external
adventitious
irrelevant
extraneous
supervenient
accidental
alien
exterior
foreign
unnecessary
immaterial
inapplicable
insignificant
nonessential
unessential
outside

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

intrinsic
inherent
innate
congenital
internal
inborn
inbred
basic
interior
necessary
inside
deep-seated
essential

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of extrinsic are alien, extraneous, and foreign. While all these words mean "external to a thing, its essential nature, or its original character," extrinsic applies to what is distinctly outside the thing in question or is not contained in or derived from its essential nature.

sentimental value that is extrinsic to the house's market value

Alien is stronger than foreign in suggesting opposition, repugnance, or irreconcilability.

a practice totally alien to her nature

While in some cases nearly identical to extrinsic, extraneous applies to what is on or comes from the outside and may or may not be capable of becoming an essential part.

arguments extraneous to the issue

Although the words foreign and extrinsic have much in common, foreign applies to what is so different as to be rejected or repelled or to be incapable of becoming assimilated.

techniques foreign to French cuisine

单词	extrinsic
释义	extrinsic adjective ex·trin·sic ek-ˈstrin-zik -ˈstrin(t)-sik 1 a : not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous b : originating from or on the outside especially : originating outside a part and acting upon the part as a whole extrinsic muscles of the tongue 2 : external extrinsically ek-ˈstrin-zi-k(ə-)lē -ˈstrin(t)-si- adverb Synonyms accidental adventitious alien extraneous external foreign supervenient See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences You have to consider any extrinsic factors in the success of the business. the fact that the ring belonged to your grandmother is extrinsic to its value to a jeweler Recent Examples on the Web But not all types of motivation are equivalent: intrinsic motivation is, in many contexts, more durable than extrinsic motivation. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 18 June 2022 The intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of people in social situations aren’t fixed and distinct but are continually shaping and transforming one another, so that there’s no fact of the matter about which causes what. Jessica Riskin, The New York Review of Books, 21 Apr. 2022 Don't forget that extrinsic motivation works a lot better when intrinsic motivation is in place. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 Trust plays a crucial role in this virtuous cycle, compensating for the fewer opportunities for social status displays and other forms of extrinsic motivation typical of a remote work setting. Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 Eugene, Oregon, coach Peter Thompson, likes to break them into two broad categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 27 June 2020 NFTs take this desire for an extrinsic reward to its logical conclusion: a financial incentive. Will Bedingfield, Wired, 13 Jan. 2022 Culture needs to go beyond extrinsic rewards to include a clear mission that employees feel connected to and inspired by. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2021 Such alignment between the intrinsic and extrinsic purpose may not always be possible. John Baldoni, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology French & Late Latin; French extrinsèque, from Late Latin extrinsecus, from Latin, adverb, from without; akin to Latin exter outward and to Latin sequi to follow — more at exterior, sue First Known Use 1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing extrinsic extrinsic factor extrinsic factor Medical Definition extrinsic adjective ex·trin·sic ek-ˈstrin-zik -ˈstrin(t)-sik 1 : originating or due to causes or factors from or on the outside of a body, organ, or part renal tumors or cysts … causing extrinsic compression of the renal vasculature Scientific American Medicine 2 : originating outside a part and acting on the part as a whole —used especially of certain muscles the extrinsic muscles of the tongue compare intrinsic sense 2 Legal Definition extrinsic adjective ex·trin·sic ek-ˈstrin-zik, -sik : not contained in or occurring in something (as a contract) extrinsic adjective as in external not being a vital part of or belonging to something the fact that the ring belonged to your grandmother is extrinsic to its value to a jeweler Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance external adventitious irrelevant extraneous supervenient accidental alien exterior foreign unnecessary immaterial inapplicable insignificant nonessential unessential outside Antonyms & Near Antonyms intrinsic inherent innate congenital internal inborn inbred basic interior necessary inside deep-seated essential See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of extrinsic are alien, extraneous, and foreign. While all these words mean "external to a thing, its essential nature, or its original character," extrinsic applies to what is distinctly outside the thing in question or is not contained in or derived from its essential nature. sentimental value that is extrinsic to the house's market value Alien is stronger than foreign in suggesting opposition, repugnance, or irreconcilability. a practice totally alien to her nature While in some cases nearly identical to extrinsic, extraneous applies to what is on or comes from the outside and may or may not be capable of becoming an essential part. arguments extraneous to the issue Although the words foreign and extrinsic have much in common, foreign applies to what is so different as to be rejected or repelled or to be incapable of becoming assimilated. techniques foreign to French cuisine
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extrinsic

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