Extrinsic

/ɛksˈtɹɪn.zɪk/

Synonyms for "extrinsic" (109 found)

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Closest matches (22)

Adjective(2 words)
context dependent propertyexogenous

Strong matches (33)

Adjective(13 words)
externalexternal algorithmexternal curvatureexternal examexternal examinerexternal forceexternal incentiveexternal moldexternal political influenceexternal propertyexternal rewardsexternal to medicineforeign
Noun(2 words)
external lawexternal memo
Adjective(1 words)

Related words (54)

Adjective(7 words)
incentivenonessential attributenonphysiologicalnonphysiological processouteroutsidereward-based motivation
Noun(4 words)
most externalnonphysiological systemnonphysiological topicoffstages
Preposition(1 words)
outside craft task

Related word relations

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environmental conditionexternal colorexternal factormean curvaturemonetary rewardnormal curvatureoutside influencepromotionpublic recognitionsurface characteristicsurface colorvisible tint

Collocations

6 entries
extrinsic curvatureextrinsic factorsextrinsic motivationextrinsic propertiesextrinsic rewardsextrinsic value

Inflections

2 entries
more extrinsicmost extrinsic

Derivations

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Antonyms

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similar

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Sample sentences

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Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The liberty of man consists solely in this: that he obeys natural laws because he has himself recognized them as such, and not because they have been externally imposed upon him by any extrinsic will whatsoever, divine or human, collective or individual.

Source: tatoeba (5217202)

If students don't want to participate, we should provide some extrinsic motivation, like extra credit.

Source: tatoeba (10826156)

An investigation determined that extrinsic factors caused the building to collapse, rather than a flaw in its internal structure or materials.

Source: tatoeba (11034662)

These may be due to extrinsic constraints that are too restrictive or assembly designs that are physically impossible.

Source: tatoeba (11307474)

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