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extrinsic

adjective

ex·​trin·​sic ek-ˈstrin-zik How to pronounce extrinsic (audio) -ˈstrin(t)-sik How to pronounce extrinsic (audio)
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 How to pronounce extrinsic (audio)
-ˈstrin(t)-si-
adverb

Synonyms

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extrinsic, extraneous, foreign, alien 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

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

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

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

a practice totally alien to her nature

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

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The first known use of extrinsic was in 1613

Phrases Containing extrinsic

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