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/
Korean meaning: 본질적이지 않은, 외부에서 오는, 외재적인
Korean pronunciation: 익**스트**린직
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
Birds abandon natural foraging due to extrinsic artificial feeder influence
Ex brings ick from outside - totally extrinsic!
Extrinsic marks fade away, intrinsic art will stay!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extrinsecus' meaning 'on the outside' or 'external', derived from 'exterus' (outer) combined with the suffix '-secus' (side or direction).
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📝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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