🌐extrinsic

adjective
/ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

Meaning

Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

Example Sentences

His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.

Example Expressions

extrinsic motivation

Synonyms

external, outside, foreign, nonessential

Antonyms

intrinsic, inherent

Collocations

extrinsic factor, extrinsic motivation, extrinsic value

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