Extrinsically

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkstɹɪnsɪkˈæɫəli/

Extrinsically (adv)

  1. In a way that comes from outside a person, not from their own feelings or interests.
  2. In a way that is caused by something outside the main thing, rather than from within it.
  3. In a way that is not part of the thing itself, but added from outside.

Extrinsically (adverb)

Examples

  • She works extrinsically, chasing rewards instead of enjoying the task.
  • They study extrinsically when grades matter more than learning.