extrinsic

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ek-ˈstrin-zik, -ˈstrin(t)-sik\
- /ekˈstrɪn.zɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ek-ˈstrin-zik, -ˈstrin(t)-sik\

Definitions of extrinsic word

noun extrinsic Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside. 1
abbreviation EXTRINSIC external 1
adjective extrinsic not involved or essential 1
adjective extrinsic Extrinsic reasons, forces, or factors exist outside the person or situation they affect. 0
adjective extrinsic not contained or included within; extraneous 0
adjective extrinsic originating or acting from outside; external 0

See all 8 definitions of extrinsic

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Parts of speech for Extrinsic

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preposition

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Extrinsic

extrinsic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for extrinsic

adjective extrinsic

foreign — of, relating to, or derived from another country or nation; not native: foreign cars.
acquired — obtained, through buying or being given
alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
exotic — An exotic plant or animal.
exterior — Forming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something.

All 12 Synonyms of extrinsic

Antonyms for extrinsic

adjective extrinsic

essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
integral — of, relating to, or belonging as a part of the whole; constituent or component: integral parts.
interior — being within; inside of anything; internal; inner; further toward a center: the interior rooms of a house.
intrinsic — belonging to a thing by its very nature: the intrinsic value of a gold ring.
necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.

All 5 Antonyms of extrinsic

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