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extrinsic

1 of 1adjective
/ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/
Forms:more extrinsic,most extrinsic
1

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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