extrinsic meaning
UK US /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/ 3 syllables
extrinsic (adjective): not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside.
Definition of extrinsic
- not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside
- extrinsic evidence
- an extrinsic feature of the new building
- that style is something extrinsic to the subject
- looking for extrinsic aid
Opposite: intrinsic
Similar: adventitious, adscititious, alien, external, extraneous
extrinsic in a sentence
- If students don't want to participate, we should provide some extrinsic motivation, like extra credit.
How to pronounce extrinsic
extrinsic is pronounced /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with extrinsic
Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in IC · 9-letter words
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