extrinsic
1 of 1adjective/ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/
Forms:more extrinsic,most extrinsic
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originating from or caused by external factors
- The damage was due to extrinsic forces, not internal flaws.
- Her motivation was purely extrinsic, driven by rewards.
- The sculpture had extrinsic elements added later.
- Extrinsic noise affected the accuracy of the experiment.
- The illness was triggered by extrinsic environmental conditions.
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