Extrinsic
Pronunciation: /ɛkˈstrɪnsɪk/
Extrinsic (adjective)
- Not part of something's basic nature; coming from outside.
- Not essential or inherent; not belonging naturally.
Examples
- The success of the project depends on extrinsic factors.
- Extrinsic factors can influence the outcome of the experiment.
Common collocations: extrinsic motivation, extrinsic rewards, extrinsic factors, extrinsic details, extrinsic elements