extrinsic — not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstrɪnzɪk/
Example Sentences
- The student's extrinsic motivation came from getting good grades rather than genuine interest in learning.
- My cat's love for me is purely intrinsic, but his interest in my tuna sandwich is completely extrinsic.
- The artwork's extrinsic value skyrocketed after the artist became famous.
extrinsic
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈstrɪnzɪk/]
not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside
The boy had no desire to study, only moving for the extrinsic reward of the floating dollar bill.
EXTR(extra) + IN(income) + SIC(sick) — working for EXTRa INcome until you become SICk is a clear example of extrinsic motivation.
At the robot clinic, the doctor attached a glowing extrinsic battery to the dead machine's back.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extrinsecus' meaning 'on the outside' or 'external', derived from 'exterus' (outer) combined with the suffix '-secus' (side or direction).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + -trinsic (from Latin trinsecus, external) = extrinsic (external or not essential)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student's extrinsic motivation came from getting good grades rather than genuine interest in learning.”
“My cat's love for me is purely intrinsic, but his interest in my tuna sandwich is completely extrinsic.”
“The artwork's extrinsic value skyrocketed after the artist became famous.”
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